US EditionWyden demands transparency on Trump’s Swiss tariffs and gifts
Sen. Wyden questions if Trump’s acceptance of a $130,000+ gold bar and Rolex clock influenced the tariff cut on Swiss goods from 39% to 15%.
- On Jan. 28, Senator Ron Wyden asked Jamieson Greer for details on President Donald Trump's acceptance of a Rolex table clock and one-kilogram gold bar, seeking answers by February 11, 2026.
- After Swiss businessmen met President Donald Trump in November, the 39 percent Swiss tariffs were cut to 15 percent less than two weeks later.
- Observing the presentation, MKS-Pamp stated the gifts were donations cleared by White House counsel; a Rolex clock and gold bar were displayed on the Resolute Desk shortly after the November meeting.
- The foreign and domestic emoluments clauses are cited as relevant to Wyden’s concerns about gifts from Swiss officials, which Swiss lawmakers asked prosecutors to examine for possible bribery.
- With a Supreme Court decision pending and a court recess underway, the levies remain in place, costing U.S. importers more than $170,000 monthly, while the tariffs contribute to Swiss economy contraction.
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Rolex and Gold Given to Trump Before Swiss Deal Queried by Senator
US Senator Ron Wyden asked for a detailed account of Donald Trump’s acceptance of a Rolex table clock and one-kilogram gold bar from Swiss businessmen shortly before the president slashed tariffs he previously imposed on Switzerland.
Senior US Democratic lawmaker asks USTR for answers on Swiss tariff moves
The top Democrat on the Senate Finance Committee asked the U.S. Trade Representative's Office on Thursday to explain the decision to cut U.S. tariffs on Swiss imports to 15% from 39% shortly after a meeting where Swiss business executives gave lavish gifts to U.S. President Donald Trump.
Rolex and Gold Given to Trump Before Swiss Deal Queried by Senator
(Bloomberg) -- US Senator Ron Wyden asked for a detailed account of Donald Trump’s acceptance of a Rolex table clock and one-kilogram gold bar from Swiss businessmen shortly before the president slashed tariffs he previously imposed on Switzerland.
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