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

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.

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

Officials worry that country’s historic strengths have become liabilities in age of trade wars