US EditionSwitzerland and US agree to accelerate trade talks, Swiss president says
- During a meeting in Geneva in May 2025, Swiss President Karin Keller-Sutter revealed that Switzerland and the United States committed to speeding up their trade negotiations with the goal of reaching an agreement promptly.
- This agreement follows tariffs imposed under President Donald Trump, including a 31% rate on Swiss exports, higher than those on the EU and UK, which surprised Swiss officials.
- Keller-Sutter characterized her discussions in Geneva with the top U.S. Treasury and trade officials as constructive, highlighting a mutual agreement to accelerate the ongoing negotiations.
- She explained that both sides agreed to speed up the negotiation process, though the U.S. could not promise Switzerland a specific position in the sequence of talks.
- The accelerated negotiations reflect a shared strong intent to reduce tariffs and quickly reach an agreement, underscoring Switzerland’s importance as the U.S.'s largest export market.
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Switzerland and US agree to accelerate trade talks, Swiss president says
GENEVA - Switzerland and the United States have agreed to accelerate their trade talks and are determined to reach an agreement quickly, Swiss President Karin Keller-Sutter said on Friday, without specifying a time frame. Read more at straitstimes.com.
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Switzerland and the United States have agreed to accelerate their ongoing trade negotiations, with both nations expressing a strong commitment to reaching a swift agreement, according to Swiss President Karin Keller-Sutter. Although no specific timeline was given, she emphasised the shared determination to expedite the process. Speaking to reporters in Geneva on Friday, Keller-Sutter described her meeting with U.S. Treasury Secretary Scott Besse…
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