August 26, 2025|
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|3 months agoSwiss-US Trade Crisis: Multiple Companies Halt US Exports Amid New Tariffs
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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- Swiss Post has temporarily suspended the acceptance of goods consignments to the United States.
- The US government abolished the $800 (CHF 642) exemption limit for imported goods.
- Documents and express items are currently exempt from the Swiss Post suspension.
- Switzerland runs a trade surplus with the United States.
By The Numbers
$800 (CHF 642)
Import Exemption Limit
20%
Share of Swiss Exports
55%
Share of Swiss Exports
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