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Confusion and Anger in Switzerland - Hit by Highest Tariffs in Europe

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The Swiss trade deficit with the US was $47.4 billion in 2024.

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For Switzerland this is a tremendous blow, worse than the worst imaginable scenario: they are the highest tariffs in Europe.On a global level, only Syria, Laos and Myanmar are placed above them (although if President Donald Trump fulfills his threat of imposing tariffs of 50%, Brazil would go on top of the list).This news caught the headlines and the attention of the Swiss media on Friday.Blick described it as “the biggest defeat in the country …

·Buenos Aires, Argentina
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The good mood between the USA and Switzerland is over, because 39 percent of the country is facing the highest rate of duty in Europe. This causes inconsistency. The USA is the country's most important trading partner.

·Hamburg, Germany
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39%? For Switzerland, this is a tremendous blow, worse than the worst-case scenario imaginable: these are the highest tariffs in Europe. Globally, only Syria, Laos, and Myanmar are higher (although if former President Donald Trump makes good on his threat of imposing 50% tariffs, Brazil would top the list). This news dominated headlines and the attention of the Swiss media this Friday. The daily Blick described it as "the country's biggest defea…

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Tagesschau broke the news in Hamburg, Germany on Friday, August 1, 2025.
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