Trade policy

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

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.

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.

Trade policy

Tariffs: Swiss minister talks with US trade representative

This content was published on Nov 8, 2025 Economics Minister Guy Parmelin had talks with US Trade Representative Jamieson Greer today. According to Parmelin, the dialogue was constructive.

After feeding in the Alps all summer, cows are escorted back to their farms.

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Facing Trump’s tariffs, Swiss farmers find themselves with too much milk

This content was published on Nov 7, 2025 Swiss dairy farmers produced a bumper harvest of milk, but higher U.S. duties have forced them to consider ways to cut back, including slaughtering cows.

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Gunvor drops $22 billion bid for Lukoil assets after US moves to block deal

This content was published on Nov 7, 2025 Treasury calls Swiss trader ‘Kremlin’s puppet’ and says it would block its licence to operate.

Trade policy

Gunvor warns of fuel shock as $22 billion Lukoil deal prompts concern over Russia ties

This content was published on Nov 6, 2025 The Swiss trader’s audacious swoop on Russian group’s overseas assets revives industry speculation over Kremlin links.

Workplace

Employment prospects brighten slightly in Switzerland

This content was published on Nov 3, 2025 In Switzerland, the outlook for employment has improved slightly as the construction industry and the services sector added jobs.

Negotiations on the customs dispute continue

Trade policy

Talks with US on tariffs ongoing: Swiss economics minister

This content was published on Oct 18, 2025 A Swiss delegation led by Economics Minister Guy Parmelin held talks with US representatives on the sidelines of the IMF and World Bank meeting in Washington.

Opinion

Foreign Affairs

Switzerland keeps profits derived from foreign bribery. It shouldn’t.

This content was published on Oct 17, 2025 Switzerland should stop this practice. Not only for the sake of its reputation, but also for its own benefit, argues Andrew Dornbierer.

German economists expect subdued growth due to US tariffs

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Swiss economists expect slower growth due to US tariffs

This content was published on Oct 16, 2025 The Swiss economy is not gaining momentum, the State Secretariat for Economic Affairs said on Thursday, blaming US President Donald Trump's tariffs.

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