Alpine nation hit by US tariffs scrambles to make a deal before president’s Thursday deadline

U.S. President Donald Trump last week said he would impose 39% tariffs on Swiss goods starting later this week.

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ZURICH: Switzerland’s president and economy minister were due to fly to Washington on Tuesday in a last-minute push to stop steep new tariffs that have blindsided the Alpine…

Alpine nation hit by US tariffs scrambles to make a deal before president’s Thursday deadline

In an interview with CNBC on Tuesday, Trump said “We have a $41 billion deficit" with Switzerland. It was not immediately clear where that $41 billion figure came from.

Swiss goods could soon be slapped with 39% tariffs — but Switzerland has further challenges to face when it comes to the Trump administration.

Switzerland will continue talks with the United States, its president said on Thursday, after President Donald Trump placed crippling import tariffs on Swiss goods.