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“We are trying to understand where there was a lack,” said Federal Councilor Guy Allow to RTS on Saturday after the “big shock” caused by 39% customs surcharsh imposed by the United States. He has the hope of changing Donald Trump’s decision.
“The Federal Council can have a meeting at any time. He will quickly read (details of the American position, note) to understand what it is, what was the problem behind the decision of the President of the United States, “said Parmelin.
“We will try everything to show our good will and rework our offer,” he added. “The general state of the file will be drawn up very quickly.”
The Federal Council was confident for a favorable outcome after the draft declaration of intention agreed between the two parties and approved on July 4 by the college. This statement, obtained after months of discussion, had been negotiated in good faith, said Mr. Parmelin, ready to go to the United States if they ask for it.
