谈判不欢而散，瑞士拒绝做“第二个日本”，中国对美国乘胜追击

Group 1 - The US-Switzerland tariff negotiations collapsed due to the US's demand for control over Swiss investments, which Switzerland rejected as an infringement on its sovereignty [2][3] - Switzerland's economy, heavily reliant on financial services and high-end manufacturing, is less dependent on the US compared to Japan, which agreed to similar terms due to its security reliance on the US [5] - The US imposed a 39% tariff on Swiss exports earlier this year, significantly impacting Switzerland's pharmaceutical and precision instrument sectors, prompting urgent negotiations [2][3] Group 2 - The US's trade strategy in Southeast Asia faces challenges, as seen in agreements with Malaysia and Cambodia that include "poison pill" clauses aimed at countering Chinese influence [7] - Malaysia and Cambodia's leaders emphasized that their agreements with the US do not target specific countries, aiming to maintain their economic ties with China [7] - Indonesia's outright rejection of similar US conditions highlights the limitations of US pressure on medium-sized economies, as they seek to protect their economic sovereignty [9] Group 3 - The breakdown of US-Switzerland negotiations and China's proactive response in Southeast Asia indicate a shift in global trade dynamics, moving away from unilateralism towards a more balanced approach [9] - The evolving trade landscape suggests that multiple powers will increasingly influence trade rules, reducing uncertainty and fostering cooperation [9]