trade

climate

Swiss government backs CO₂ levy on cement imports

The Federal Council is backing a CO₂ levy on cement imports above a set quantity, intended to offset differences between Swiss and foreign production costs. The proposed border adjustment aims to prevent cement production from shifting to countries with less ambitious climate policies.

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Swiss trade official says gifts to Trump were meant for the American people

Switzerland’s top trade official says luxury gifts presented by Swiss business leaders to Donald Trump during tariff negotiations were intended for the American people, not the president personally. The Rolex table clock and engraved gold ingot were valued at about CHF100,000 and registered with the White House.

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Malaysia

Swiss voters may decide the fate of Malaysia trade deal

Switzerland appears set for a referendum on its trade agreement with Malaysia after opponents raised concerns about rainforest protection and forced labour.

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trade

A year after the EFTA-India trade agreement took effect, Swiss watch exports are benefiting from tariff reductions while pharmaceutical companies continue to seek stronger intellectual-property protections.

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finance

Valcambi plans to establish a precious-metals refining and vaulting operation in Hong Kong, reinforcing the Swiss company’s role in Asia’s expanding bullion market. The development is relevant to Switzerland’s globally important refining sector and Hong Kong’s competition with Singapore.

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India

During a state visit to India, Swiss President Guy Parmelin pressed for a bilateral investment-protection agreement and highlighted cooperation on intellectual property, migration, education and science.

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Switzerland-India

Swiss President Guy Parmelin’s visit to India is seeking a bilateral investment-protection agreement and deeper cooperation on migration, education and science.

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referendums

Opponents of Switzerland’s EFTA trade agreement with Malaysia say it lacks adequate safeguards for rainforests and workers’ rights and have submitted enough signatures to force a referendum.

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Switzerland

Record-low water levels on the Rhine are disrupting inland freight and could raise transport and consumer costs in Switzerland.

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Switzerland

Switzerland and Kuwait marked 60 years of diplomatic relations with talks on expanding trade and a memorandum aimed at promoting investment in both countries, particularly in healthcare, fintech, sustainable agriculture and food security.

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economy

Record-low water levels on the Rhine are disrupting inland shipping and forcing more freight onto roads and railways, with potential consequences for Swiss transport costs and consumer prices.

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Mercosur

The Swiss Senate has approved the Mercosur trade agreement while allocating CHF517 million to agriculture, sending the deal back to the House of Representatives. The article would explain the compromise, the objections over deforestation and labour rights, and the agreement’s prospects.

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animal welfare

Switzerland’s parliament has backed legislation to restrict imports and trade in fur produced through cruel practices. The measure still requires the House of Representatives to resolve minor differences before it can become law.

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Swiss politics

The Swiss Senate has approved the Mercosur trade agreement by 35 votes to seven, while allocating CHF517 million to agriculture. The deal now returns to the House of Representatives, where it previously failed amid opposition from farmers and the political left.

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Switzerland

Swiss exporters may be eligible for up to $2 billion in US tariff reimbursements after the American tariff regime was struck down by the Supreme Court. The potential refunds are concentrated in precision instruments, medical devices and watches, although importers rather than exporters formally receive the money.

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Switzerland

Switzerland and China have negotiated an upgraded trade agreement that would remove tariffs on 99.8% of current Swiss exports.

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Swiss economy

Switzerland and China have negotiated an upgraded trade agreement that would eventually remove tariffs on 99.8% of current Swiss exports.

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Switzerland-China relations

Switzerland and China have concluded negotiations on a revised trade agreement that would eventually remove tariffs on 99.8% of current Swiss exports to China. The deal could benefit Swiss exporters, although implementation and the broader strategic implications of closer economic ties with Beijing still require scrutiny.

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China

Switzerland and China have concluded negotiations on an upgraded trade agreement that would eventually remove tariffs on 99.8% of current Swiss exports to China. The deal could materially affect exporters facing pressure from the strong franc and other international trade barriers.

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