20 juin 2025|
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|6 months agoSwiss Exports to US See Sharp Decline Amid Trade Tensions
Swiss export industry faces significant setback as shipments to the US plummet by 39.6%, reaching lowest levels since late 2020.
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- Swiss exports to the United States fell by 39.6% in May compared to the previous period.
- Total Swiss exports declined by a seasonally adjusted 13.6% to CHF 21.01 billion.
- The chemical-pharmaceutical industry, Switzerland's largest export sector, saw shipments drop by 19%.
- Exports to Europe fell by 7.2%, while exports to Asia saw a marginal increase of 0.4%.
- Swiss imports rose by 0.8% to CHF 19.02 billion, shrinking the trade surplus to CHF 1.98 billion.
By The Numbers
-39.6%
Decline in exports to the US
CHF 21.01 billion
Total export value
-19%
Chemical-pharma export decline
CHF 1.98 billion
Trade surplus
They Said
"Exports to North America plummeted by 39.6%. This is the lowest figure recorded since the end of 2020."
"At the time, there was talk of anticipatory effects due to the expected Trump tariffs."
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