Swiss Parties Divided On Measures In Response To New US Tariffs

(MENAFN- Swissinfo) Most Swiss parties are critical of the new 39% tariffs imposed by US President Donald Trump. But they are divided on possible solutions, which range from strengthening Switzerland's competitiveness to working even more closely with the European Union. This content was published on August 1, 2025 - 12:20 5 minutes Keystone-SDA

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In a statement, the centre-right Radical-Liberals denounced the new tariff rate as“a disaster and a direct attack on our prosperity”. Trump“is acting against all the principles” that liberals and Western democracies defend: reliability, free trade and a strong, rules-based world order.

The United States is sabotaging both the“very good and reliable” relations it has maintained with Switzerland for decades and free trade as a whole, the party added.

Strengthening competitiveness

The party is calling on the Swiss government to continue its negotiations with Washington for a“viable” solution. But it is also calling for“swift and decisive” measures to support the competitiveness of Swiss companies and mitigate economic damage. In a plan adopted at the end of June, the party opposed any new taxes and called for a hiring freeze at the federal level.

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