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Is offering a Rolex to a foreign official considered bribery under Swiss law?

SWI swissinfo.ch journalist on bribery and the Swiss Criminal Code

This content was published on Dec 9, 2025 Swissinfo examines whether the Swiss Criminal Code would apply to Swiss company executives who brought a pair of valuable gifts on a recent visit to the White House.

The meeting was held ‘in a constructive spirit’.

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Swiss politicians decry ‘gold bar diplomacy’ in Trump trade deal

This content was published on Nov 28, 2025 Backlash over role played in talks by executives from companies including Rolex and Richemont.

Analysts' expectations brighten significantly after customs deal

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UBS survey: Swiss economic outlook brightens after US trade deal

This content was published on Nov 26, 2025 UBS survey shows Swiss economic outlook improves sharply after US trade deal.

Lower tariffs likely to come into force from December, according to Federal Councillor Parmelin

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Lower US tariffs likely in December: Swiss minister

This content was published on Nov 22, 2025 Swiss Economics Minister Guy Parmelin hopes to see reduced US tariffs next month.

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US trade deal forces reckoning for Swiss pharma powerhouse

This content was published on Nov 18, 2025 Swiss pharma made massive investment promises to the US that are fueling anxiety about the industry's future in Switzerland.

While international data flows and digital services may boost the economy, they also raise concerns, particularly over privacy of individuals whose online habits, financial standing and even health stats may be collected and stored in the cloud.

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Switzerland among vanguard shaping global digital age

This content was published on Nov 17, 2025 A new deal on digital services trade between Singapore and EFTA states shows that even coalitions of small economies can help set global standards in the digital age.

For Economiesuisse, a major competitive disadvantage has been eliminated

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Tariffs: Switzerland is now on equal footing with EU/EFTA states, says economiesuisse

This content was published on Nov 15, 2025 The Swiss business federation economiesuisse has welcomed the trade agreement between Switzerland and the United States.

Customs duties: the press is delighted, but points to a high cost

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US tariff rate cut: Swiss press are upbeat but warn of high cost

This content was published on Nov 15, 2025 The Swiss press breathed a sigh of relief on Saturday following the announcement of a deal between Bern and Washington to slash tariffs on imported Swiss products.

The tariff deal comes after a month-long diplomatic courtship by top Swiss officials, who deployed high-level teams to Washington, including missions led by President Karin Keller-Sutter and Economics Minister Guy Parmelin.

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Lessons from the US-Swiss tariff dispute: when the ends justify the means

This content was published on Nov 15, 2025 Tariff negotiations with the United States have been a steep learning curve for Switzerland and its trade diplomacy — and an unprecedented rollercoaster ride.

National Council committee wants to authorise more war material exports

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Swiss parliamentary committee backs weapons exports to conflict zones

This content was published on Nov 12, 2025 Swiss defence companies should be permitted to supply weapons to conflict zones.

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