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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.
Switzerland Slapped With Super-High 39% U.S. Tariff—Impacting These Luxury Imports
Switzerland is home to some of the world's most famous watch, chocolate, pharmaceutical and precision instrument brands in ...
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 ...
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 is assessing higher US tariff, pushing for 'negotiated solution'
Switzerland's government said on Friday it was assessing the situation after the White House announced a higher 39% tariff on ...