President of the Swiss Federation, Karin Keller Sutter, mentioned on Thursday that the United States is planning “privileged” trade discussions with 15 nations as President Trump’s tariff policies may disrupt global markets.
Keller Sutter informed journalists during her visit to Washington that Switzerland is among the nations that the Trump administration is looking to negotiate a new trade agreement with. The Associated Press reported it is uncertain which countries are involved.
In an interview with broadcaster SRF, she stated that the US “is considering an act – somewhat privileged – to negotiate and devise solutions.” release On Friday.
She expressed that she is “happy” about the talks taking place in Washington. Spring meeting..
Keller Sutter mentioned that both the US and Switzerland will prepare a “letter of intent” detailing the key issues they wish to address, noting that “we have been assigned a specific contact.”
“We discussed significant economic matters and ways to enhance cooperation between the two nations,” she explained. Her meeting on Thursday At Bescent.
Following his recent tariff announcement affecting nearly all foreign trade partners, Trump imposed a 31% import duty on Swiss goods shortly after, while putting most mutual tariffs on hold for 90 days, allowing for flexibility and establishing a 10% baseline tariff on most imports.
“U.S. officials have clearly conveyed their intention to reach a resolution with Switzerland,” Keller Sutter told SRF, adding that both nations have been progressing swiftly as “uncertainty harms the economy.”
In a discussion, she highlighted the necessity for both parties to find solutions as the economic conditions are impacting Swiss businesses and families.
