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Swiss President’s Washington Visit Fails Amid 39% Tariff

8/7/2025

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Swiss President Karin Keller-Sutter's urgent visit to Washington fell short as a staggering 39% tariff on Swiss exports was imposed, the steepest among developed nations. Despite her talks with Secretary of State Marco Rubio, a meeting with President Trump eluded her. This immediate tariff jeopardizes up to 1% of Switzerland's economy, hitting pharmaceuticals and luxury goods hard.

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Swiss President Karin Keller-Sutter's urgent visit to Washington fell short as a staggering 39% tariff on Swiss exports was imposed, the steepest among developed nations. Despite her talks with Secretary of State Marco Rubio, a meeting with President Trump eluded her. This immediate tariff jeopardizes up to 1% of Switzerland's economy, hitting pharmaceuticals and luxury goods hard.