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US expected to impose 100% tariffs on certain drugs: report

US towards imposition of 100% duties on certain drugs

This content was published on Apr 2, 2026 The United States is preparing to impose 100% tariffs on certain drugs of pharma companies that haven't reached an agreement with the White House, the Financial Times reports.

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What Switzerland can do on trade policy amid global geopolitical tensions

This content was published on Apr 1, 2026 Despite everything, Switzerland should stick to the WTO rules and conclude further trade agreements, argues Henri Gétaz.

Threat of sanctions could have prevented war in Ukraine, says study

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Swiss study finds early sanctions could have prevented Ukraine war

This content was published on Mar 31, 2026 Swiss study suggests early sanctions on Russia might have averted Ukraine war.

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US circumvents Swiss payment freeze for Patriot air-defence system

This content was published on Mar 26, 2026 The US has been redirecting Swiss payments intended for the F‑35 fighter jet to cover Patriot costs.

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Swiss companies export military equipment worth almost CHF1 billion

This content was published on Mar 16, 2026 Swiss companies exported military equipment worth CHF950 million last year.

USA also initiates new investigation against Switzerland after tariff slapdown

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US launches trade investigation against Switzerland

This content was published on Mar 12, 2026 US launches new trade probe into Switzerland and other countries over manufacturing capacity.

What role should voters play in decisions about major trade deals?

Does popular input boost the legitimacy of big trade agreements? Or are such deals best left to the specialists?

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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”.

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