Swiss-US Trade Relations Heat Up: 'Front of Queue' Status

Switzerland positioned for preferential trade deal with US, following successful negotiations in Geneva.

Switzerland has been placed at the 'front of the queue' for a trade deal with the United States, ahead of the European Union.
The US Treasury Secretary expects a declaration of intent for the trade deal by Sunday, May 18, 2025.
US-China trade talks were successfully hosted in Geneva at the Swiss ambassador's residence.

$150-200 billion

Potential New Investment

9 million

Population

2nd

Trade Deal Position

"Britain and Switzerland have been at the front of the queue for a trade deal, while the EU has been much slower."
— Scott Bessent

"This is incredible for an economy of nine million people."
— Scott Bessent

Switzerland Leapfrogs EU in Trade Race

Switzerland has been placed at the 'front of the queue' for a trade deal with the United States, ahead of the European Union.
The US Treasury Secretary expects a declaration of intent for the trade deal by Sunday, May 18, 2025.
US-China trade talks were successfully hosted in Geneva at the Swiss ambassador's residence.