ZURICH – Swiss officials announced Monday they remain committed to finalizing formal trade negotiations with the United States, working to transform a preliminary agreement from late 2025 into a binding contract that reduced American tariffs on Swiss products from 39% down to 15%.
According to the Swiss Economy Ministry, negotiations with Washington continue under their current directive, with regional cantons and other important stakeholders not requesting an end to discussions despite the U.S. Supreme Court’s ruling that overturned former President Donald Trump’s tariff policies.
“The primary objective of the ongoing negotiations has from the outset been a legally binding agreement that would provide Swiss companies with the greatest possible legal certainty,” the ministry stated, emphasizing their commitment to achieving this target.
