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Despite ongoing tensions over Greenland, a separate agreement to lower US tariffs on Swiss imports has been finalized by the Swiss government. US Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent, arriving in Davos, hailed relations as being 'back on track,' signaling a positive resolution to a recent period of trade friction.
Geopolitical tensions over Greenland have escalated, with the US threatening new import tariffs on several European nations. The Swiss stock market has reacted negatively to the news, while Swiss gold refiners see a surge in imports from the mineral-rich territory.
The Swiss government has approved its final mandate to proceed with a tariff agreement with the United States. This development comes as new figures show that sales of Gruyère cheese in the US, despite facing tariffs, did not fall as catastrophically as initially feared, demonstrating the resilience of key Swiss exports.
UBS economist warns that US 39% tariffs could eliminate up to 20,000 jobs in Switzerland, with varying impacts across industries as companies struggle with complex regulations.
Economic expert warns potential US tariffs under Trump administration could cost Switzerland up to CHF17.5 billion in 2026
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