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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”, ...

Rolex, luxury watchmakers brace for Trump's tariffs on Swiss imports

Switzerland is bracing for a big tariff hike on its exports, and its watch industry could take the brunt when President Trump ...

Confusion and anger in Switzerland - hit by highest tariffs in Europe

39%? For Switzerland, this is a huge shock, and worse than the worst-case scenario – these are the highest tariffs in Europe.

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.

A Swiss watch icon navigates Trump's tariff uncertainty

U.S. President Donald Trump unleashed a 39% tariff on most Swiss-made products last week, which will come into effect on ...

From Laos to Brazil, Trump's tariffs leave a lot of losers. But even the winners will pay a price

President Donald Trump’s tariff onslaught this week left a lot of losers – from small, poor countries like Laos and Algeria ...

Switzerland could revise offer to US over Trump tariffs, business minister says

The US trade deficit with Switzerland stood at 38.5 billion Swiss francs (S$61.7 billion) in 2024. Read more at ...

Switzerland's government to hold special meeting over Trump's huge tariff shock

Switzerland's government was due to hold an extraordinary cabinet meeting on Monday to discuss its response to President ...