Trump says he raised Swiss tariffs after leader’s call: ‘I didn’t really like the way she talked’

Trump says he hiked Switzerland tariffs because a female official talked ‘agreesively’ to him and he ‘couldn't get her off the phone’

Donald Trump said he raised Switzerland tariffs to 39 per cent after criticising Swiss official Karin Keller-Sutter’s “aggressive” tone in a phone call, mistakenly calling her prime minister during Fox Business interview.

Trump imposed 39 percent 'emergency' tariffs when Switzerland hurt his feelings

The story is an exercise in pettiness but also a perfect reason why Congress and the Supreme Court should limit the president's power grab.

Trump makes 'embarrassing' blunder after sending a warning threat to Switzerland

Donald Trump accused Switzerland of "ripping off" the US.

Trump says he raised Swiss tariffs after leader’s call: ‘I didn’t really like the way she talked’

President Trump said he raised tariffs on Switzerland after a phone call with the country's former president, Karin Keller-Sutter, saying he did not approve of "the way she talked."

'Didn’t like the way she talked’: How a phone call pushed Trump to hit Switzerland with 39% tariffs

US President Donald Trump increased tariffs on Swiss goods significantly after a difficult phone call with Switzerland's Karin Keller-Sutter. Trump stated Switzerland benefited from low tariffs while running a large trade deficit with the US. Despite initial high tariffs, a deal was later reached to lower them. Swiss companies also committed to substantial US investments.