瑞士商界齐发力！美国将把对瑞士关税降至15%？特朗普：正在研究

Core Viewpoint - Swiss businesses are actively engaging in negotiations with the U.S. to reach a tariff agreement, potentially lowering tariffs to 15%, aligning with the EU's tariff rates [1][2][4] Group 1: Swiss Business Engagement - Swiss business leaders have shifted from behind-the-scenes lobbying to direct engagement with the Trump administration, aiming to break months of negotiation deadlock [2][3] - The Swiss delegation, led by Federal President Keller-Sutter, was initially shocked by the U.S. imposing a 39% tariff on Swiss goods, which is the highest among developed economies [2][4] Group 2: Economic Impact and Trade Relations - The U.S. trade deficit with Switzerland is approximately $39 billion, with the U.S. imposing high tariffs as a response to this imbalance [2][6] - Swiss exports account for over 70% of its GDP, with key products including watches, chocolate, and machinery, making the U.S. a crucial market [4][6] Group 3: Negotiation Dynamics - High-profile Swiss executives, including those from Partners Group and Rolex, have met with Trump to emphasize the strong economic ties between the two nations [3][4] - The Swiss strategy in negotiations has leveraged its traditional strengths, with business leaders seen as more effective than political figures in addressing trade issues [4][5] Group 4: Future Prospects - There is speculation that a trade agreement could be announced at the World Economic Forum in Davos in January 2026, with Trump likely to attend [7] - The potential for Swiss companies to invest in the U.S. gold refining industry is being considered as a strategy to persuade the U.S. to lower tariffs [6][7]