Swiss industry group warns Trump tariff hike is fueling global economic chaos
Swissmem reports that the U.S. tariff increase to 15 percent is stifling investment. The group urges Bern to finalize a trade deal to ensure legal certainty.
U.S. President Donald Trump announced on February 23, 2026, an increase in a temporary tariff on imports into the United States 
US from 10% to 15%. The move has immediate implications for trade relations with Switzerland 
CH, as it raises effective duties on Swiss industrial goods and complicates ongoing Switzerland-U.S. bilateral tariff talks that the United States government in Washington aims to conclude by the end of March.
US from 10% to 15%. The move has immediate implications for trade relations with Switzerland CH, as it raises effective duties on Swiss industrial goods and complicates ongoing Switzerland-U.S. bilateral tariff talks that the United States government in Washington aims to conclude by the end of March.
