US has reached a trade deal with Switzerland, say officials
Trump’s trade representative Jamieson Greer says tariffs will be reduced to 15%, ending months-long dispute with Bern
Trump’s trade representative Jamieson Greer says tariffs will be reduced to 15%, ending months-long dispute with Bern

European country hopes to reduce levy from 39% after business leaders stepped in to drive the talks forward

New duty level on Swiss goods one of highest in the world and exceeds 31% rate outlined by Donald Trump in April

Agreement lifts blockade on approvals of new Swiss investment advisers to pursue American wealth management

Karin Keller-Sutter and economy minister Guy Parmelin’s Washington trip follows Trump decision to hit country with steep tariffs

Bern offers to buy more American weapons and energy in attempt to persuade Washington to lower its import levies

Swiss groups are involved in deals across sectors, defying currency moves and US tariffs