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Watchmaking, Pharma, Tobacco …: Trump’s customs duties threaten 100,000 jobs in Switzerland

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American customs duties of 39% on Swiss imports directly concern 100,000 jobs in Switzerland, mainly in watchmaking, the machinery and metals industry, as well as food, warned the Economiesuisseuisu.

American customs duties of 39% on Swiss imports directly concern 100,000 jobs in Switzerland, mainly in watchmaking, the machine and metals industry, as well as food. Nevertheless, (archives) watchmaking, pharma, tobacco ...: trump's
American customs duties of 39% on Swiss imports directly concern 100,000 jobs in Switzerland, mainly in watchmaking, the machine and metals industry, as well as food. Nevertheless, (archives)

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For the Federation of Swiss Businesses. However, “the consequences could be even heavier, as suppliers watchmaking, pharma, tobacco …: trump’s and service providers also indirectly suffer”.

Washington announced on August 1 that Swiss exports to the United States will be subject to customs duties of 39% from August 7. Furthermore, arguing from the trade deficit between the two countries. Pharmaceutical products. the Swiss export engine, are currently exempt, but President Donald Trump has promised them to them up to 250% if pharmaceutical groups do not reduce their prices.

“If customs duties were to be levied on drugs. many positions would also be affected in the pharmaceutical industry,” warned Economiesuisse.

In detail. electronics and watchmaking see nearly 20,000 jobs affected by customs duties, followed by the food and tobacco sector (nearly 14,200 stations) and the pharmacy (around 13,900 jobs).

Suppliers also in turmoil – Watchmaking, pharma, tobacco …: trump's

“In reality. exporting companies probably have more employees, on average, which is why the actual number of people concerned should be higher,” warned watchmaking, pharma, tobacco …: trump’s the scheme.

According to the Federation. “the negative consequences of the competitive disadvantage represents by American customs duties will not be limited to companies that export to the United States”, but “will also affect suppliers of the Swiss export industry”.

While the Federal Council said it was determined to continue dialogue with the United States. Economiesuisse has called on political leaders to “quickly and effectively lighten the administrative and regulatory charges of companies” and to “compensate for competitive disadvantage in the American market by improving framework conditions in Switzerland”.

Archive on the effects of customs duties

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Customs duties: the French -speaking cantons accuse the blow in front of American taxes

The French -speaking economic fabric painfully digests the American customs duties of 39% which came into force on Thursday. From Valais watchmaking, pharma, tobacco …: trump’s to the Bernese Jura via Geneva, all fear the consequences of these taxes and demand aid measures. Charles Constantin. assistant director of the Neuchâtel Chamber of Commerce and Industry, wants to believe in a possible negotiation with Donald Trump. The effects of new customs rates to the United States are already felt according to Patrick Linder. director of the Grand Chasseral Public Economy Chamber.

08.08.2025

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