US EditionSwiss Minister Eyes 'Opportunity' After US Tariff Talks
Switzerland aims to reduce 39% US tariffs on its exports through a revised proposal presented by Minister Guy Parmelin during renewed diplomatic negotiations.
- Swiss Economics Minister Guy Parmelin held constructive tariff talks with US officials in Washington on September 5, 2025.
- The talks followed June's imposition of a 39% US tariff on Swiss goods after earlier negotiations had failed to resolve the dispute.
- Parmelin delivered an updated and improved offer intended to resolve the prolonged customs dispute, while Switzerland’s economy ministry cautioned that increased tariffs are negatively impacting growth projections.
- Parmelin remarked on X that the discussions with senior US officials were productive and expressed optimism about promising prospects for the relationship between Switzerland and the United States.
- The talks suggest potential progress in tariff negotiations but challenges remain as the 39% levy continues to impact key Swiss export sectors.
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Swiss minister eyes 'opportunity' after US tariff talks
Switzerland's vice president said Saturday he had had "constructive meetings" with senior US officials as the country tries to navigate the massive import tariffs imposed by US President Donald Trump.
The proposal by a well-known legal expert to cushion US special tariffs through export subsidies is highly problematic, and not only because of the enormous costs.
The current US trip by Minister of Economy Guy Parmelin is about a new offer to the US in the customs dispute.
Swiss Minister of Economic Affairs Parmelin has travelled to Washington in connection with the tariffs imposed by the US.
Swiss minister heads to Washington to relaunch trade talks
Guy Parmelin, Switzerland’s economics minister, has travelled to Washington to present a revised proposal aimed at ending a long-running customs spat with the United States, reported RTS on 5 September 2025. His colleague, Ignazio Cassis, the foreign minister, confirmed during a visit to Reichenau that Bern had developed an optimised offer for Washington. The trip […]
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