Trade policy

Swiss President seeks to renew trade agreement with China

President Parmelin wants 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.

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.

Opinion

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'

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.

Trade policy

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.

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.

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

Foreign Affairs

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

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’.

Foreign Affairs

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

Trade policy

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

Trade policy

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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