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Ralf Heckner, Swiss envoy to US since 2024, was 10 meters from Trump at Washington Hilton gala when muffled sound erupted.

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Swiss regulators have ordered UBS to set aside an extra $20 billion in safety reserves, as the government tightens banking rules.

Trump's Swiss Tariff Remarks

• 🔥 Raised Tariffs Over Phone Call Tone: President Trump stated he raised Swiss tariffs from 30% to 39% after a...

Key updates on Swiss regulatory relief for UBS:

• Government proposes ~$20B CET1 capital boost, down from stricter earlier plans targeting 19% ratio...

Trump's impulsive trade style hits Switzerland hard:

• Raised tariffs from 30% to 39% after disliking former Pres. Keller-Sutter's "aggressive" call,...

Trade Policy Scrutiny

• 🔥 Doggett Questions Tariff Cuts: Rep. Lloyd Doggett grills U.S. Trade Representative Jamieson Greer over allegations that...

Swiss National Bank faces divestment push at Bern shareholder meeting:

• Minneapolis delegation demands sale of $1.1bn stake (6.24M shares) in Peter...

Trump Treasury Sec. Scott Bessent defends potential new US dollar swap lines with Gulf/Asia allies as routine amid Iran war's economic havoc:
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Ethical red flags in Trump trade deals: Rep. Lloyd Doggett grills USTR Jamieson Greer on whether tariff cuts followed luxury gifts and business ties...

Swiss Federal Council's recent concessions failed to ease $20bn capital concerns at UBS, country's biggest bank, signaling an impending clash.

Swiss heavyweights pivot to U.S. as CHF strength and capital rules bite:

• Roche laments franc appreciation tanking sales 5%, counters with 9% USD...

New US Tariffs on Swiss Imports

• 🔥 39% Tariffs Imposed: On August 1st, 2025, the United States imposed tariffs of 39% on imports from...

• Trump's retaliation: Vows to 'remember' companies seeking refunds via new CAPE portal after SCOTUS ruled his global tariffs illegal
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Trump escalates trade pressure on Switzerland: On August 1st, 2025, the US slapped 39% tariffs on Swiss imports to rebalance the trade balance.

Democratic pushback intensifies against Trump's trade moves on Switzerland:

• Announcement: Trump imposed 39% tariffs on Swiss imports on July 31,...

Swiss Probe into Gifts to Trump

• 🔥 Lawmakers Demand Investigation: Two Swiss lawmakers have asked the country's attorney general and prosecutors...

Key developments in Trump-era tariffs:

• SCOTUS ruling: Court struck down worldwide tariffs, finding Trump exceeded IEEPA authority.
• Billions owed:...

• Political backlash: Two Swiss MPs urge attorney general for criminal probe into Rolex clock and gold gifts by business leaders to Trump.
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Swiss diversification play: Facing 39% US tariffs last year, Switzerland advances FTA upgrade with China to boost pharma ($25B exports) and...

US Treasury adds Switzerland and Ireland to its currency monitoring list, but finds no major trading partner manipulated its currency in 2024. This continues the trend from the previous administration.