美国将把对瑞士关税降至15%？特朗普表态

Core Viewpoint - Swiss businesses are actively engaging with the U.S. to negotiate a reduction in tariffs, moving closer to a potential agreement that could lower tariffs to 15%, aligning with the EU's tariff rates on U.S. exports [4][6]. Group 1: Trade Negotiations - Swiss enterprises have shifted from behind-the-scenes lobbying to direct engagement with the Trump administration, reflecting the urgency created by the recent imposition of a 39% tariff on Swiss goods [6][7]. - The Swiss delegation, led by President Keller-Sutter, initially aimed for a tariff agreement around 10%, but the unexpected increase to 39% shocked both political and business leaders in Switzerland [6][8]. - The private sector has emerged as a key player in breaking the negotiation deadlock, with prominent Swiss business leaders meeting with President Trump to discuss trade issues [7][8]. Group 2: Economic Context - The U.S. is Switzerland's largest export market, with significant exports including watches, chocolate, and machinery, and the trade deficit has been cited as a reason for the high tariffs [6][12]. - In 2024, the U.S. trade deficit with Switzerland reached $38.3 billion, a 56.1% increase from the previous year, while the U.S. maintained a $29.7 billion surplus in service trade with Switzerland [12][13]. - The gold refining industry in Switzerland, although a small part of the economy, has contributed significantly to the trade deficit, prompting discussions about Swiss investments in U.S. gold refining as a potential bargaining chip [12][14]. Group 3: Future Prospects - There is optimism that an agreement could be reached by January 2026 during the World Economic Forum in Davos, where President Trump is expected to attend [14][15]. - The involvement of the new U.S. ambassador to Switzerland may also provide additional momentum to the negotiations, although the situation remains uncertain [9][10].