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Zurich, Switzerland. The country’s economy continues to grow but the Middle East conflict clouds the outlook. - denis balibouse/Reuters Switzerland’s economy continued to grow in the first quarter of ...
News Switzerland » Lazern » Economy: Swiss government slashes growth outlook as Trump tariffs put 'heavy burden' on economy
Swiss officials on Thursday downwardly revised their 2026 forecasts for economic growth, blaming the impact of U.S. tariffs. Switzerland is currently subject to a U.S. tariff rate of 39%, making it ...
News Switzerland » Lazern » Economy: UBS Capital Rules Could Hurt Swiss Economy, Bank-Commissioned Study Finds
ZURICH, April 17 (Reuters) - Capital requirements proposed by the Swiss government for UBS could have a sustained drag on Switzerland's economy, a study commissioned by the bank found, as a ...
News Switzerland » Lazern » Economy: Switzerland's tariff shock: The 39% U.S. hit no one saw coming
Swiss businesses and negotiators have been stunned by news overnight that the country faces a 39% U.S. import tariff from Aug. 7, one of the highest rates in the world. The duty would be a devastating ...
News Switzerland » Lazern » Economy: Switzerland is in a uniquely difficult position when it comes to tariffs. Here's why
Switzerland is now subject to 39% tariffs on goods it ships to the United States. The duties have caused concerns about the Swiss economy, industry and interest rate outlook. The Swiss franc is also ...
News Switzerland » Lazern » Economy: Swiss economy accelerates as exporters race to beat U.S. tariffs
The first quarter of 2025 saw the Swiss economy grow at its fastest rate in two years, thanks to a spike in exports to the US as companies scrambled to avoid new U.S. tariffs. Swiss GDP doubled its ...
News Switzerland » Lazern » Economy: Switzerland could experience unique economic problems from Trump's tariffs
President Donald Trump's tariffs are causing economic stress for countries around the world, but Switzerland has become an unlikely target for some of the White House's import taxes. The wealthy ...
News Switzerland » Lazern » Economy: Swiss economy expands again
Switzerland’s economy continued to grow in the first quarter of 2026, but the war in Iran threatens to derail the country’s recovery in the coming months. Gross domestic product expanded 0.5% in the ...