(Bloomberg) -- Switzerland and China agreed on a new trade accord that almost entirely removes tariffs on Swiss exports, as Beijing tries to increase ties in Europe amid its ongoing rivalry with the US for global influence.

China and Switzerland concluded negotiations on an upgraded free-trade agreement, expanding zero-tariff treatment across sectors with bilateral

(Bloomberg) -- Switzerland and China agreed on a new trade accord that almost entirely removes tariffs on Swiss exports, as Beijing tries to increase ties in Europe amid its…