US Imposes 31% Tariff on Swiss Goods: Swiss Government Responds

Switzerland faces significant trade challenge as US announces 31% tariff on Swiss imports, with government and business leaders calling for measured response

Key Takeaways

US President Donald Trump announced 31% tariffs on Swiss imports
Trump claims Switzerland imposes 61% tariffs on US products
Switzerland decides against immediate countermeasures

By The Numbers

31%

New US tariff rate on Swiss goods

61%

Claimed Swiss tariff rate on US goods

They Said

"Adherence to international law and free trade remain core values"
— Swiss President Karin Keller-Sutter

"There are no comprehensible reasons for the tariffs from an economic perspective"
— Economiesuisse

US Announces Major Tariff on Swiss Goods

Swiss Government's Measured Response

Economic Impact and Business Reaction

International Trade Relations

Sources & References

Free trade remains 'core' Swiss value despite Trump tariffs

SWI swissinfo.ch

Swiss business lobby group fears tariff escalation

SWI swissinfo.ch

Trump slaps 31% tariff on Swiss goods

SWI swissinfo.ch

Key Takeaways

US President Donald Trump announced 31% tariffs on Swiss imports
Trump claims Switzerland imposes 61% tariffs on US products
Switzerland decides against immediate countermeasures

By The Numbers

31%

New US tariff rate on Swiss goods

61%

Claimed Swiss tariff rate on US goods

They Said

"Adherence to international law and free trade remain core values"
— Swiss President Karin Keller-Sutter

"There are no comprehensible reasons for the tariffs from an economic perspective"
— Economiesuisse

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