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

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The Swiss government said it had “no indication” the country would be hit with a 39 percent tariff, which is set to take effect this week.

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…

Switzerland is facing potential U.S. tariffs of 39% if a deal is not struck by Thursday.

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

Der Handelskonflikt zwischen der Schweiz und den USA eskaliert, nachdem Zölle auf 39 Prozent erhöht wurden. Das bedroht die Wettbewerbsfähigkeit vieler Schweizer Unternehmen.

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.

President Trump sees Switzerland as doing too little to address its trade deficit with the U.S., a gap he focused on as he imposed a 39% tariff on Swiss goods.

Some politicians call on sector to pay for ‘damage’ caused by failed trade talks