August 27, 2025|
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|3 months agoSwiss Machinery Sector Faces Downturn Amid US Tariffs
Industry reports declining orders and sales, with further deterioration expected following recent US tariff increases.
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- The Swiss machine industry has faced falling sales for nine consecutive quarters.
- US tariffs on Swiss machinery were increased to 39% starting August 1, 2025.
- Employment in the Swiss machinery sector fell by 3,100 positions.
- Order volume dropped by 13% in Q2 2025 compared to the first quarter of the year.
By The Numbers
39%
US Tariff Rate
2.2%
Sales Decline (YoY)
4.5%
Order Decline (YoY)
3,100
Jobs Lost
They Said
"And with the US tariff hammer of August 1, our industry had to take another heavy blow."
"horrendous US tariffs"
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The Tariff Hammer Strikes
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Orders in Freefall
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Workforce Bleeding Continues
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