385亿美元逆差，对应39%关税！瑞士联邦主席“惊呆了”、荒谬啊

Group 1 - The U.S. has imposed a 39% import tax on Switzerland, surprising many Swiss media outlets who expected a lower rate [1][3] - The Swiss Federal President, Simonetta Sommaruga, expressed shock at the high tax rate and predicted it could reduce Switzerland's GDP by approximately 0.6%, potentially more if the pharmaceutical sector is included [3][4] - The tax rate was derived from a trade deficit of approximately $38.5 billion between the U.S. and Switzerland, with the figure being rounded to create the 39% rate [3][6] Group 2 - The decision to impose a 39% tariff is seen as arbitrary and lacking a rational basis, with criticism from the Swiss manufacturing association highlighting the absurdity of the calculation method [6][9] - The trade deficit with the U.S. has increased by 56.9% over the past four years, coinciding with a strong Swiss franc and robust exports of precision instruments, which the Trump administration interprets as "unfair trade" [7][9] - The timing of the tariff announcement, coinciding with optimistic predictions of a lower tax rate, reflects a strategic pressure tactic by the Trump administration [7][9] Group 3 - The imposition of the tariff on Switzerland illustrates a broader trend in U.S. trade policy, where even traditional allies are not immune to unilateral actions based on perceived trade imbalances [9][11] - The situation underscores the fragility of the global trade system, as arbitrary decisions can undermine trust and fairness in international trade relations [9][11] - Countries are advised to prepare for potential adverse outcomes, recognizing that in U.S. trade policy, there are no permanent allies, only shifting interests [11]