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Swiss Economy Minister Back in Washington for Tariff Talks
Guy Parmelin seeks to reduce US tariffs on Swiss exports from 39% to 15%, aiming to protect key sectors and stabilize Switzerland’s export-driven economy, officials said.
- On Thursday, Guy Parmelin returned to Washington, D.C. for talks, marking his third visit since tariffs began and meeting Jamieson Greer as Bern seeks to trim the 39-percent tariff rate.
- Economic strain from the duties threatens key export sectors as Switzerland slashed its 2026 growth forecast and Karin Keller-Sutter joined Parmelin on an emergency Washington trip in early August.
- Business leaders met President Donald Trump last week to press their case, while Bloomberg reported on Monday that Switzerland was close to a deal to cut tariffs to 15 percent.
- The Swiss economy ministry said Parmelin was in Washington 'to continue discussions' but declined to provide further details, following his September trip that underscored repeated diplomacy.
- The tariff sits within a broader U.S. global tariff blitz, creating risks for Swiss exporters as rivals in the EU and Japan have negotiated 15-percent deals, and Britain 10 percent.
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A breakthrough seems to be imminent in negotiations with the US: Federal Councillor Guy Parmelin and State Secretary Helene Budliger flew to the US capital for talks on Wednesday.
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Federal Councillor Guy Parmelin is on his way to Washington DC, where Switzerland wants to negotiate tariffs with the USA.
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Things are moving again in the tariff talks between Switzerland and the United States: Guy Parmelin met with the administration on Thursday.
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