Overview
- President Donald Trump said he met senior Swiss representatives and praised the participants, calling for further discussions led by U.S. Trade Representative Jamieson Greer.
- The U.S. imposed a 39% duty on Swiss imports in August following a strained late‑July call between Trump and Swiss President Karin Keller-Sutter.
- Swiss officials have proposed investment commitments and deficit‑reduction measures in a bid to secure tariff relief, with their top trade envoy making repeated trips to Washington.
- Keller-Sutter has cautioned that the timing of any deal is uncertain and ultimately depends on whether the U.S. president gives the go‑ahead.
- The tariffs cover less than 10% of Swiss goods exports overall but weigh heavily on sectors such as machinery and watches, while the Swiss embassy and the White House offered no immediate additional comment.