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Switzerland balancing neutrality with Ukraine trade

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Switzerland mulls Ukraine trade restriction extension

This content was published on Feb 26, 2026 Switzerland mulls extending Ukraine trade restrictions by enshrining emergency powers into law.

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Could direct democracy trip up Swiss trade deals?

This content was published on Feb 20, 2026 As global trade rules fray, countries are scrambling to shore up export markets and diversify partners. For Switzerland, this could come with an added complication: the ballot box.

Donald Trump takes another swipe at Switzerland

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Trump repeats claim that Switzerland ‘rips off the United States’

This content was published on Feb 11, 2026 US President Donald Trump told Fox Business that countries such as Switzerland prosper because “we allow them to rip us off”.

President Parmelin wants to renew trade agreement with China

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Swiss President seeks to renew trade agreement with China

This content was published on Jan 20, 2026 Swiss President Guy Parmelin aims to strengthen ties with China this year.

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International cooperation

How a project in Peru supports sustainable cocoa – and serves Swiss interests

This content was published on Jan 13, 2026 Switzerland supports farmers in Peru so they can produce in a more social and green way – and so chocolate producers have access to cocoa.

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Global trade

Global trade under strain: why rules still matter for nations like Switzerland

This content was published on Dec 23, 2025 Former chief economist of the WTO, Ralph Ossa, explains why economies such as Switzerland need to defend and adapt the rules-based system.

EY: 'Despite the reduction, US duties are holding back the Swiss economy'

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Global trade

Reduced US tariffs ‘remain a burden’ for Swiss economy

This content was published on Dec 19, 2025 Despite the reduction from 39% to 15%, the effects of US duties on the Swiss economy remain considerable.

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Stadler Rail wins billion-franc night train order from Kazakhstan

This content was published on Dec 12, 2025 Stadler Rail is building almost 600 carriages for night trains in Kazakhstan, which is increasingly attractive for Swiss companies.

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Food safety

Swiss Senate defers decision on importing US chlorinated chicken

This content was published on Dec 9, 2025 Swiss Senate postpones decision on US chlorinated chicken imports amid ongoing US trade talks.

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