Trade policy

Trade policy

US tariffs: Trump cites ‘big’ trade deficit with Switzerland

This content was published on Aug 2, 2025 The US president briefly referred to the 39% tariff rate slapped on Switzerland during remarks to journalists on Friday.

Tariffs: right-left divide on the solutions to be adopted

Foreign Affairs

Swiss parties divided on measures in response to new US tariffs

This content was published on Aug 1, 2025 Most Swiss parties are critical of the 39% tariffs imposed by Donald Trump but are divided on the potential solutions.

Federal Council reacts with "great regret" to US tariffs

Trade policy

Swiss government reacts with ‘great regret’ to new US tariffs

This content was published on Aug 1, 2025 The Swiss government says it will continue to strive for a negotiated solution after the United States imposed 39% tariffs on the Alpine country.

Swiss sees its operating profit fall at the halfway point

Workplace

SWISS sees its operating profit fall mid-year

This content was published on Jul 31, 2025 Swiss Airlines saw its adjusted operating profit fall by more than a quarter in the first six months, to CHF195 million.

SNB posts loss of CHF 15.3 billion in the first half of the year

Trade policy

Swiss National Bank posts CHF15 billion loss in first half of the year

This content was published on Jul 31, 2025 The Swiss National Bank (SNB) slipped into the red in the first half of 2025 due in particular to the weakening US dollar.

Economiesuisse: EU-US agreement 'limits damage'

Trade policy

Swiss business lobby group reacts to US-EU trade deal

This content was published on Jul 28, 2025 Swiss lobby group warns high US-EU tariffs could hurt Swiss trade.

The 17th Brics Summit will take place on 6-7 July 2025 in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil.

Foreign Affairs

The Brics and Switzerland: aspirations and reality

This content was published on Jul 3, 2025 What kind of relationship can Switzerland and the Brics countries have?

Global trade

Switzerland and EFTA sign trade deal with Mercosur

This content was published on Jul 2, 2025 Switzerland and EFTA sign a free trade deal with Mercosur, offering customs savings up to CHF160 million.

Pharma supply chains

US tariffs pressure Swiss pharma powerhouse

This content was published on Apr 25, 2025 Looming US pharma tariffs could challenge the status quo in pharmaceutical hubs like Switzerland as investment shifts to the US.

Swiss diplomacy

New York, Beijing, Tokyo – the Swiss government is on a mission to save trade

This content was published on Apr 24, 2025 Three top ministers are abroad this week because export-reliant Switzerland is in danger of being caught in the trade war between two giants.