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File - Swiss Federal Councillor Guy Parmelin speaks during a news conference, Friday, Nov. 14, 2025, in Bern, Switzerland. (Alessandro della Valle/Keystone via AP) GENEVA (AFP) — Switzerland’s economy ...
News Switzerland » Vaud » 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 » Vaud » Economy: Swiss economy slows as tariffs settle in
As the boost from the U.S. stockpiling of Swiss goods unraveled, Switzerland’s economy slowed significantly in the second quarter, increasing the probability that the Swiss National Bank will lower ...
News Switzerland » Vaud » 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 » Vaud » Economy: Swiss economy minister in US to seek better deal on Trump tariffs
BADEN, Switzerland (Reuters) -Swiss economy minister Guy Parmelin is due to meet senior U.S. administration officials on Friday in his country's latest effort to negotiate down the crippling 39% ...