Group 1 - The imposition of a 39% tariff by the U.S. on Swiss exports has significantly impacted Switzerland's trade, with exports to the U.S. dropping by 22% in August compared to July [1] - The trade deficit with the U.S. has decreased to 2.06 billion francs (approximately 2.6 billion USD), marking the second-lowest level since 2020 [1] - The U.S. tariff is notably higher than the average tariff rate of 15% imposed by developed countries [2] Group 2 - The Swiss government is actively negotiating to lower the tariff, with U.S. Commerce Secretary indicating a potential agreement could be reached, although details remain unspecified [2] - Agricultural issues are particularly sensitive in Switzerland, with domestic groups opposing increased imports of U.S. beef or poultry due to a strong belief in food security and self-sufficiency [2] - In August, exports of luxury watches from Switzerland fell by 8.6%, while core pharmaceutical exports, which are exempt from the tariff, decreased by 1.3% [3] Group 3 - The Swiss economy is expected to slow down significantly due to the aggressive U.S. tax policies, despite showing resilience so far [3] - Switzerland is seeking to diversify its export markets, exemplified by a new free trade agreement signed with the Mercosur group [3]
瑞士自39%关税生效以来 对美出口额出现暴跌
Feng Huang Wang·2025-09-18 09:43