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.

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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.

Trade policy

US threatens Switzerland with new tariffs over forced labour imports

This content was published on Jun 3, 2026 The United States is threatening Switzerland with new tariffs of 12.5% on products linked to forced labour.

Jordan partially denies Switzerland arms control

Trade policy

Jordan rebuffs Swiss arms control inspectors

This content was published on May 19, 2026 Jordan refused to fully cooperate with a Swiss delegation sent to inspect exported weapons.

EU steel duties: Guy Parmelin does not like it

Trade policy

Swiss president labels EU steel tariffs as counterproductive

This content was published on May 17, 2026 Guy Parmelin has expressed his discontent over steel tariffs recently approved by the European Union.

Berne continues to favour a Switzerland-USA trade agreement

Foreign Affairs

Bern sticks with Swiss‑US trade talks despite court ruling on tariffs

This content was published on May 8, 2026 The conclusion of a trade agreement between Switzerland and the United States remains the Federal Council's top priority, regardless of Thursday's US court ruling that President Trump's tariffs are illegal.

Foreign Affairs

Trump steps up pressure on Switzerland

This content was published on Apr 22, 2026 US President Donald Trump has once again publicly criticised Switzerland. Switzerland and the US are currently negotiating a trade agreement.

Aviation fuel reserves are at 72 days instead of the mandatory 90 days

War & peace

Swiss aviation fuel reserves below mandatory levels

This content was published on Apr 22, 2026 Swiss fuel reserves lag below regulatory limits in the midst of the Middle East conflict.

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