Swiss leader says Trump administration foresees 'privileged' talks with 15 countries on US tariffs
- Swiss President Karin Keller-Sutter announced US plans for tariff negotiations with 15 countries including Switzerland on Friday in Washington.
- These discussions aim to address recent sweeping US tariffs that unsettled global markets.
- The United States defined the 15-country group and wants to find a quick tariff solution.
- Products from Switzerland faced 31% tariffs before a pause, higher than the 20% for European Union goods.
- Both nations agreed to move quickly toward drafting a declaration of intent before negotiations begin.
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US President Donald Trump said today that another postponement of higher, so-called reciprocal tariffs, that he plans to impose on a number of countries is unlikely, raising pressure on those countries to negotiate trade deals with his administration, Bloomberg reported.
Swiss leader says US foresees 'privileged' talks with 15 countries
GENEVA, Switzerland — The Swiss president says Switzerland is among 15 countries with which the United States plans to conduct “privileged” negotiations. These are to help reach a deal in the wake of sweeping US tariffs on dozens of countries that have shaken global markets. Karin Keller-Sutter, in an interview with broadcaster SRF published Friday,
The US has not yet published the full list of 15 countries, but they plan to negotiate with each of them separately and at an accelerated pace.
US planning 'privileged' trade negotiations with 15 countries, Swiss leader says
Swiss Confederation President Karin Keller-Sutter on Thursday said the U.S. is planning what she called “privileged” trade negotiations with 15 countries, as President Trump's tariff agenda threatens to rattle the global marketplace. Keller-Sutter, during her visit to Washington on Thursday, told reporters Switzerland is one of the countries the Trump administration is looking to make a fresh trade deal with. It is unclear which other nations ar…
The Swiss president did not specify which 14 countries were involved, other than Switzerland.
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