Trade

Switzerland

EU industrial strategy puts Switzerland’s single-market relationship under strain

The EU’s increasingly protectionist industrial strategy is creating friction with Switzerland and other closely integrated European partners. This article should examine the risks to Swiss exporters, supply chains and access to the EU single market.

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Switzerland

Swiss pharma faces potentially huge losses from US policy shifts

An industry-backed study warns that changes in US pharmaceutical policy could cost Switzerland almost CHF95 billion by 2040 through weaker growth and possible relocation of production. The article should clearly distinguish the study’s scenarios from established forecasts and examine the stakes for jobs, exports and patients.

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Economy

US Imposes New Tariffs on Swiss Goods; UBS Holds Firm on Growth Forecast

The United States has implemented a new 12.5% tariff on select Swiss imports, citing concerns over forced labour. Despite the move, economists at UBS are maintaining their Swiss GDP growth forecasts, anticipating that a broader European recovery will offset the impact.

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International Relations

The United States has enacted a new 12.5% tariff on Switzerland, one of 60 countries accused of not doing enough to combat forced labour in supply chains, escalating trade tensions.

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Business

With the EU imposing a new tax on small parcels from platforms like Shein and Temu, experts worry that non-EU Switzerland could become an unintended transit hub, allowing Chinese firms to ship goods to the country by air and forward them into the EU by land, potentially overwhelming Swiss customs.

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Economy

Bern and London have concluded negotiations on an upgraded free trade agreement, a move intended to bolster economic ties and increase legal certainty for businesses in both non-EU nations.

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Politics

Switzerland and Britain have finalized negotiations for a modernized free trade agreement focused on services. The deal aims to reduce administrative barriers, improve market access for sectors like financial services, and facilitate mobility for skilled workers.

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Economy

Negotiations for a modernized free trade agreement between Switzerland and the United Kingdom have concluded, aiming to boost trade and investment in key sectors like financial services and ease cross-border operations for skilled workers.

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Foreign Policy

A review of Switzerland's recent international activities. EFTA, including Switzerland, signs a free trade agreement with Vietnam; the European Court of Human Rights upholds Switzerland's freeze on Yanukovych-era assets; and Swiss Solidarity raises over CHF 10 million for earthquake victims in Venezuela.

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Trade

Switzerland, as part of the European Free Trade Association (EFTA), has signed a comprehensive free trade agreement with Vietnam. The deal, announced in Reykjavik, aims to eliminate customs duties and enhance trade in goods, services, and investment, marking a significant step in Swiss economic policy.

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Economy

The European Union has reduced its duty-free import quotas for steel from Switzerland and 11 other partner countries by approximately 33%. The new protective measures, effective July 1, will impact Swiss steel exporters who now face stricter limits and higher tariffs on excess imports.

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Politics

The Swiss House of Representatives has narrowly voted against the free trade agreement between the EFTA states and the South American Mercosur bloc. The deal failed to pass after facing opposition from a cross-party coalition of Social Democrats, Greens, and factions of the Swiss People's Party in an emotional debate.

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Economy

A new report from the Swiss Academy of Sciences argues that Switzerland, as a major hub for the global commodities trade, has a catalytic role to play in promoting a more coordinated and sustainable approach to global trade.

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Trade

The United States is threatening to impose new 12.5% tariffs on Switzerland, alleging the country is not doing enough to prevent the import of goods produced with forced labour. The move is part of a broader action by the US administration targeting around 60 trading partners.

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Business

Swiss generics giant Sandoz is escalating a trade dispute, preparing a complaint to the European Commission against what it calls heavily subsidised, low-priced penicillin imports from China that distort competition and create strategic health vulnerabilities.

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Pharma

Swiss generics giant Sandoz has submitted a draft complaint to the European Commission against what it calls heavily subsidized, low-priced antibiotic imports from China, warning of a 'critical strategic vulnerability' for public health.

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EU-Swiss Relations

The European Commission has dismissed criticism from Swiss Economics Minister Guy Parmelin regarding new EU steel tariffs. The dispute comes at a sensitive time as the Swiss parliament reviews a new package of bilateral accords with the bloc.

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Politics

Swiss President Guy Parmelin has labeled new EU steel tariffs, set to take effect in July, as "counterproductive" and an "own goal." The measures threaten to significantly reduce duty-free import quotas for Swiss producers, impacting key sectors like aerospace.

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Economy

The Swiss economy is showing tentative signs of recovery according to the latest KOF economic barometer. However, this optimism is tempered by new data revealing that exports have fallen to their lowest level in five years, painting a complex and modest outlook for the nation's financial health.

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