Core Points - The United States and Switzerland have reached a breakthrough trade agreement, reducing tariffs on Swiss goods from 39% to 15% [2] - The agreement is expected to provide significant relief for Switzerland, which has faced the highest tariffs among developed countries under the previous administration [2] - In exchange for the tariff reduction, Switzerland has committed to investing $200 billion in the U.S. during President Trump's term, including $70 billion in the next year, focusing on sectors like pharmaceuticals and gold refining [2] - The agreement marks the end of a prolonged dispute that began in August, when the U.S. imposed high tariffs on Swiss exports, which was seen as a response to a trade deficit [2] Summary by Sections Trade Agreement Details - The U.S. Trade Representative, Jamison Greer, announced that the agreement includes the most-favored-nation tariff rate and some existing tariffs, similar to arrangements with the European Union [2] - The deal is a result of extensive diplomatic efforts by Swiss officials and business leaders over the past few months [2] Impact on Industries - Key Swiss industries, including watches, machinery, and precision instruments, have suffered due to high U.S. tariffs [2] - The agreement is expected to lead to a significant shift of Swiss manufacturing to the U.S., particularly in pharmaceuticals, gold refining, and railway equipment [2]