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A US judge has dismissed an oil trader’s lawsuit alleging that the UAE and Swiss investigative firm Alp Services orchestrated a smear campaign that contributed to the collapse of his company. The ruling cited sovereign immunity and other legal grounds.
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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
Travel from Switzerland to the United States fell further during the first half of 2026 after declining in 2025. The story examines the scale of the drop and the factors discouraging Swiss visitors from travelling to the US.
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Switzerland
Basel-based Lonza plans to build a spray-drying production facility in Bend, Oregon, due to open in 2029 and create more than 80 jobs. The investment is designed to expand the company’s US pharmaceutical manufacturing capabilities.
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Switzerland
Swiss visits to the United States have fallen sharply under Donald Trump, with arrivals down 16.5% in the first half of 2026. The article should examine whether the decline reflects political unease, changing travel costs and perceptions of the US, and what it means for tourism and bilateral ties.
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UBS
The US Senate Judiciary Committee is pressing UBS for fuller answers about Credit Suisse’s handling of Nazi-linked accounts. The renewed demands place transparency, historical accountability and the bank’s inherited legal liabilities back under international scrutiny.
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UBS
The US Senate Judiciary Committee is pressing UBS for fuller answers about Credit Suisse’s handling of accounts linked to Nazi victims. The renewed scrutiny adds pressure on UBS to provide a complete account of inherited legal and historical liabilities.
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Switzerland
Swiss authorities are investigating Venezuelan businessman Alejandro Betancourt while a Washington Post investigation alleges that senior US officials intervened with Swiss authorities on his behalf. The case highlights the geopolitical pressures surrounding Swiss financial and legal proceedings linked to Venezuela’s oil sector.
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Switzerland
An industry-backed study warns that changes in US pharmaceutical policy could cost Switzerland almost CHF95 billion by 2040 through weaker growth and possible relocation of production. The article should clearly distinguish the study’s scenarios from established forecasts and examine the stakes for jobs, exports and patients.
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sanctions
The United States has sanctioned Switzerland-based Wellbred Trading as part of an expanded crackdown on an oil-trading network linked to Iranian businessman Hossein Shamkhani. The measures add a Swiss entity to a multinational group of companies targeted by Washington.
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Foreign Policy
Indirect negotiations between Iranian and US envoys have commenced in Geneva, seen as a crucial last-chance effort to de-escalate tensions surrounding Iran's nuclear program. The talks aim to find a diplomatic solution amid threats of potential US military strikes.
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Foreign Policy
Switzerland will participate as an observer in the inaugural 'Board of Peace' meeting in Washington, a US-led initiative focused on the reconstruction of Gaza. The foreign ministry confirmed its attendance, reaffirming support for the US peace plan, while a decision on formal membership will be made later.
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Diplomacy
Top diplomats from Russia, Ukraine, and the United States have convened in Geneva for a critical round of talks aimed at finding a resolution to the four-year conflict. We cover the main expectations, key demands, and Switzerland's central role in facilitating the negotiations.
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economy
Swiss exports to the United States rebounded significantly in September, showing a 43% increase after previous slump, marking important economic recovery in bilateral trade.
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finance
Joint statement affirms commitment to avoid exchange rate manipulation while preserving SNB's monetary policy tools
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healthcare
Swiss pharma giant to offer 55% discount on psoriasis drug Cosentyx through new direct sales channel
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economy
Swiss businesses face unprecedented challenges as the United States implements a 39% tariff on Swiss goods, marking the highest rate imposed on any developed nation.
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business
Survey reveals Swiss executives are increasingly pivoting away from US markets toward South East Asia and EU, with nearly two-thirds reporting deteriorated US relations.
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economy
Switzerland faces new trade challenges as the US adds it to a list of countries with 'unfair trade practices', despite Swiss officials defending their open market policies.
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international relations
Swiss delegation at UN Human Rights Council expresses deep concern over US plans to strengthen capital punishment, citing lack of deterrent effect.
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