11. September 2025|
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|3 months agoSwiss SMEs Show Resilience Despite US Tariff Pressures
Two-thirds of export-oriented Swiss SMEs have adapted their strategies to cope with high US tariffs, while overall business sentiment remains stable, new Raiffeisen study shows.
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Generated IllustrationKey Takeaways
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- Two-thirds of export-oriented Swiss SMEs have adjusted their export strategy due to US tariffs
- Swiss SME business sentiment remains stable despite tariff challenges
- 25% of companies are focusing on alternative markets to the US
- 13% of companies have ceased foreign business operations
By The Numbers
39%
US tariff rate on Swiss goods
500
Number of companies surveyed
22%
Companies seeking new sales markets
They Said
"This confidence is astonishing in view of the challenging situation"
"Companies are diversifying their foreign business where possible in order to reduce their dependence on the US"