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Swiss Economy Unexpectedly Expanded Before 39% Tariff Hit

Summary by Bloomberg
Switzerland’s economy unexpectedly grew in the second quarter, maintaining some momentum before the country was hit with one of the highest US tariff rates.

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“A black day for our country,” headlined Blick, the largest-run Swiss newspaper. He published a very graphic cover, all in black with a large blank figure: 39%. Donald Trump announced last week the imposition of a 39% tariff on Swiss sales in the United States, punishing the Alpine country with the highest export tax on the whole world. The US president’s slap has left one of the richest European countries in shock, famous for its neutrality and…

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If the 39% US tariffs on Swiss imports are maintained, they could reduce Switzerland's gross domestic product (GDP) by up to 0.4 percentage points over four quarters, UBS economists warned on Friday.

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Growth grew by only 0.1% in the second quarter, compared to 0.8% in the first three months of the year. Several key sectors in the country fear a heavy 39% tariff impact imposed by Donald Trump.

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Bloomberg broke the news in United States on Friday, August 15, 2025.
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