18. September 2025|
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|3 months agoJura Watch Industry Crisis: 4,000 Jobs Affected by US Tariffs
Over 100 companies in Switzerland's Jura region face severe economic pressure as US tariffs force 4,000 workers into potential short-time work arrangements.
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- Over 100 companies in Jura region have applied for short-time work compensation
- Around 4,000 workers affected by US tariffs in Jura region
- Affects approximately 10% of canton's workforce
- Watchmaking, technology and machinery industries most affected
By The Numbers
4,000
Workers facing short-time work arrangements
100+
Companies applying for short-time work compensation
10%
Percentage of canton's workforce affected
They Said
"The system in the canton is on the verge of overload"