Core Insights - Switzerland's exports to the U.S. saw a slight increase in July, continuing the expansion trend from the previous month, unaffected by the subsequent high tariffs [1] - The Swiss Customs and Border Protection Office reported a seasonally adjusted month-on-month export growth of 1.1%, contrasting with an overall export decline of 2.7% [1] - Imports from the U.S. decreased by 7.9%, leading to an increase in Switzerland's trade surplus with the U.S. to 3 billion Swiss francs (approximately 3.7 billion USD), slightly above June's 2.9 billion francs and close to the average level of the past two years [1] Industry Impact - The Swiss Business Association (Swissmem) indicated that July was the last complete month before significant policy changes, after which the tariff burden will "effectively eliminate" cross-border trade for some industries [1] - Manufacturers in the machinery and technology sectors represented by Swissmem are facing severe shipping pressures, with significant impacts expected [1]
瑞士7月对美贸易未受关税冲击 贸易顺差接近两年均值
Xin Hua Cai Jing·2025-08-21 06:40