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America’s tariff avalanche catches Switzerland unawares
Switzerland had negotiated early and swiftly. The deal it offered “was not so different from that of the European Union”, ...
Swiss president flies to U.S. to win reprieve from Trump's tariffs
Swiss President Karin Keller-Sutter and Business Minister Guy Parmelin flew to Washington on Tuesday, the government said, in ...
Switzerland scrambles to ink trade deal with US amid certain 'economic blow' due to tariffs
The tariffs, which come into effect on Thursday, are estimated to affect around 60% of Swiss exports to the United States, ...
What Talks With India and Switzerland Say About Trump’s Trade War
One country is clashing with the U.S., the other racing to appease Washington. Both approaches are being tested ahead of a ...
Swiss President Karin Keller-Sutter flies to Washington hoping for better tariff deal with Trump
Swiss President Karin Keller-Sutter is leading a diplomatic trip to Washington, hoping to negotiate down the tariffs President Donald Trump recently imposed.
Countries push for last-minute deals as Thursday tariff deadline looms; Trump claims 'people love the tariffs'
A dizzying array of trade crosscurrents continued Tuesday as global importers braced for a Thursday morning deadline in the ...
Switzerland, the land of luxury brands, could see prices skyrocket from Trump’s 39% tariffs
Switzerland is home to some of the world’s most recognizable luxury brands. It now faces a 39% tariff as a result of U.S.
Trump threatens to ratchet up tariffs on EU if it fails to invest $600 billion in US
President Trump warned that if the European Union fails to deliver on its commitment to invest $600 billion in the US, then ...
Swiss Med-Tech Firm to Move Some Output Abroad to Ease Tariffs
Swiss medical-devices maker Ypsomed Holding AG plans to move some production to Germany and ramp up output in the US due to ...