29. August 2025|
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|3 months agoUS Tariff Policy Threatens Swiss Economy
Switzerland braces for economic slowdown as US ends duty-free imports and imposes new tariffs, with potential loss of 20,000 jobs and significant impact on Swiss postal services.
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- US has imposed new tariffs of 39% on Swiss imports
- Swiss GDP growth forecast for 2026 reduced from 1.2% to 0.8%
- US ends duty-free imports for parcels under $800
By The Numbers
0.1%
Swiss GDP growth in current quarter
1.2%
Expected Swiss GDP growth for 2025
20000
Potential job losses
They Said
"The Swiss economy was held back by US President Donald Trump's tariff policy"