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Swiss President Arrives in US to Seek Lower Tariffs

SWITZERLAND, AUG 6 – Switzerland is negotiating to reduce the 39% tariff imposed by the US, which threatens key exports like pharmaceuticals that made up 60% of Swiss goods exports to America last year.

  • Swiss President Karin Keller-Sutter arrived in Washington on August 6, 2025, to seek a reduction in new 39% U.S. tariffs on Swiss exports.
  • The tariffs followed Donald Trump's surprise decision last week, partly driven by Switzerland's $54 billion trade surplus with the U.S. and past strained discussions.
  • The tariffs, among the highest globally and hitting key sectors like pharmaceuticals which form 60% of Swiss exports to the U.S., threaten Swiss jobs and industries such as watches and chocolate.
  • Trump criticized Switzerland for 'stealing money' via trade surpluses and said Keller-Sutter was 'nice, but she didn't want to listen' during a phone call before the tariff announcement.
  • Keller-Sutter's trip to Washington is intended to propose improved terms aimed at reducing tariffs; however, no meeting with President Trump has been arranged, leaving Switzerland's export industry facing considerable challenges.
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The Telegraph broke the news in London, United Kingdom on Tuesday, August 5, 2025.
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