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Tariffs: Switzerland Is Now On Equal Footing With EU/EFTA States, Says Economiesuisse


(MENAFN- Swissinfo) The Swiss business federation economiesuisse has welcomed the trade agreement between Switzerland and the United States, which it says now puts the country on an equal footing with European Union and European Free Trade Area (EFTA) states. This content was published on November 15, 2025 - 12:25 3 minutes Keystone-SDA
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Economiesuisse stressed that the 39% tariffs have not only seriously weakened the competitiveness of Swiss companies on the US market, but have also put jobs under pressure and even threatened the existence of some companies.

“That said, the 15% US tariffs also remain a burden for Swiss exporters,” economiesuisse said.

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