Trade policy

Swiss voters to decide four major issues in November

November is set to bring a packed Sunday of referendums

This content was published on Jun 30, 2026 Swiss voters will decide on four pressing issues at ballot box at the end of November.

More Swiss steel will be subject to higher duties

Global trade

EU reduces duty-free import quota for Swiss steel

This content was published on Jun 30, 2026 Switzerland can now import less steel into the EU duty-free than before.

No breakthrough in the trade dispute – negotiations with the US are ongoing

Trade policy

No breakthrough in Swiss-US trade dispute

This content was published on Jun 30, 2026 Washington trade negotiations fail to yield a breakthrough between Switzerland and US.

Foreign Affairs

Switzerland and Indonesia sign deal on access to raw materials

This content was published on Jun 24, 2026 Switzerland and Indonesia sign a deal to ensure sustainable access to vital tech raw materials.

Trade policy

Swiss wine import limits come under fire

This content was published on Jun 21, 2026 Swiss government plan to support wine production by restricting imports meets strong opposition.

National Council discusses details of the Mercosur free trade agreement

Agribusiness

Swiss House rejects EFTA-Mercosur free trade deal

This content was published on Jun 17, 2026 The Swiss House of Representatives has rejected the free trade deal between EFTA and Mercosur.

Trade policy

More sustainable global trade is possible and Switzerland has a role to play, says report

This content was published on Jun 15, 2026 Switzerland, a major hub for commodities trading, could use its position to influence this sector and steer it towards greater sustainability.

Trade policy

Financial scandal in India leads to Switzerland

This content was published on Jun 10, 2026 Authorities have uncovered a scandal involving accounting irregularities worth $159 billion (CHF127 billion). A gold refinery in Ticino and a holding company in Lucerne are at the centre of the case.

SEF 2026: Parmelin not surprised by announcement of customs duties

Foreign Affairs

Swiss president not surprised by latest US tariff move

This content was published on Jun 5, 2026 Swiss President Guy Parmelin says new US tariffs on Swiss goods come as no surprise, as talks continue toward a bilateral trade deal.

Trade policy

Swiss business federation rejects US forced labour claims as ‘unfounded’

This content was published on Jun 3, 2026 While the latest tariff threats from the US would weigh on Swiss firms, Economiesuisse said they were less severe than earlier rounds of tariffs.

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