Ypsomed's $248M US Expansion Marks Major Swiss Medical Device Growth
Swiss medical device manufacturer Ypsomed announces plans to build its first US factory in North Carolina with an initial investment of CHF200 million, creating hundreds of jobs.

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Swiss medical device manufacturer Ypsomed announces plans to build its first US factory in North Carolina with an initial investment of CHF200 million, creating hundreds of jobs.

Major Swiss pharmaceutical companies commit billions in US investments to avoid potential tariffs, while smaller drug developers face uncertainty.

Swiss-Swedish technology group ABB announces the sale of its robotics business to Japan's SoftBank Group, marking a significant shift in Swiss industrial landscape.

Swiss unemployment remains steady at 2.8% despite growing pressure from US tariffs affecting export-oriented industries, particularly pharmaceuticals and watchmaking sectors.

September unemployment figures show resilience in Swiss job market despite economic pressures from US tariffs, with total unemployed reaching 133,233.

EFTA states including Switzerland sign groundbreaking digital trade agreement with Singapore, strengthening economic ties in Asia

Switzerland faces unprecedented 39% US tariffs, prompting urgent trade diversification efforts and concerns in pharmaceutical sector

Iconic Swiss Army knife faces identity crisis as US imposes 39% import tariff, challenging Switzerland's traditional manufacturing heritage.

Over 100 companies and 4,000 workers in the Jura region face short-time work as US tariffs impact Swiss manufacturing and watchmaking sectors.

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.

Switzerland backs first-ever WTO environmental trade agreement targeting harmful fishing subsidies, marking milestone in sustainable ocean management.

Swiss watchmaking sector grapples with unprecedented US tariffs while government attempts to restart negotiations

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.

Parliament approves extension of short-time working compensation from 18 to 24 months to help Swiss companies cope with US trade measures.

Swiss solar manufacturer Meyer Burger ceases operations at German sites, laying off 500 employees amid market pressure from Chinese competitors.

Major disruption in postal services as Swiss Post suspends parcel shipments to America following stricter US customs requirements.

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.

Industry reports declining orders and sales, with further deterioration expected following recent US tariff increases.

Swiss companies face unprecedented challenges as new US customs regulations and tariffs force businesses, including Swiss Post, to suspend shipments to the United States, signaling broader economic implications.

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