Lufthansa could help Switzerland against Trump

Lufthansa’s command is a hundred Boeing devices.Image: watson

The German German aviation group plans to import its future Boeing via Switzerland. A measure that could help reduce trade deficit between the United States and alleviate customs duties.

The German group Lufthansa plans to buy new Boeing aircraft in the United States via Switzerland. This measure could reduce the American trade deficit with Switzerland and avoid punitive customs duties, according to information communicated Wednesday by Daily Anzeiger.

Lufthansa’s command is a hundred Boeing devices, with a catalog value of 21 billion francs, which must be delivered over the next seven years. They would not be bought in Malta or Ireland, but via Switzerland, reports the publication.

This measure could contribute to reducing the trade deficit between the United States and Switzerland (48 billion francs in the first half, deliveries of gold included). Lufthansa had already considered this measure before in order to bypass any retaliatory customs duties from the European Union.

Swiss in the loop

For its part, Swiss has confirmed the AWP agency published information. Jens Fehlinger, managing director of the Swiss company, met the president of the Confederation Karin Keller-Sutter and the Minister of the Economy Guy Parmelin, last week in Washington, to discuss a possible reduction in surcharge with representatives of the United States government.

“The discussions have notably focused on the framework conditions for the import of aircraft and the possible options for the Lufthansa group, for Swiss, as well as for the United States and American companies. The statements on the content of these reflections and on the negotiations themselves are reserved for the competent government authorities, “said a spokesperson.

Questioned by AWP, Lufthansa does not develop information, but says it is “in general, clearly interested in the long -term economic success of Swiss. Fleet purchases are made by the Lufthansa group in close collaboration with airlines. ”

Solicited by the newspaper, the Federal Office for Economy and Energy (SECO) refused to comment. (JZS/ATS)

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