Swiss SMEs Show Resilience Despite US Tariff Pressures

Two-thirds of export-oriented Swiss SMEs have adapted their strategies to cope with high US tariffs, while overall business sentiment remains stable, new Raiffeisen study shows.

Key Takeaways

Two-thirds of export-oriented Swiss SMEs have adjusted their export strategy due to US tariffs
Swiss SME business sentiment remains stable despite tariff challenges
25% of companies are focusing on alternative markets to the US
13% of companies have ceased foreign business operations

By The Numbers

39%

US tariff rate on Swiss goods

500

Number of companies surveyed

22%

Companies seeking new sales markets

They Said

"This confidence is astonishing in view of the challenging situation"
— Philippe Obrist

"Companies are diversifying their foreign business where possible in order to reduce their dependence on the US"
— Philippe Obrist

Swiss SMEs Display Remarkable Resilience

Strategic Adaptations to US Tariffs

Market Diversification Efforts

Economic Implications and Future Outlook

Sources & References

Swiss SME sentiment remains stable despite steep US tariffs

SWI swissinfo.ch

Key Takeaways

Two-thirds of export-oriented Swiss SMEs have adjusted their export strategy due to US tariffs
Swiss SME business sentiment remains stable despite tariff challenges
25% of companies are focusing on alternative markets to the US
13% of companies have ceased foreign business operations