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Coverage dated August 4, 2025

Swiss president rushes to US to avert steep tariffs

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Switzerland's president and economy minister flew to Washington on Tuesday in a last-minute push to stop steep new tariffs that have blindsided the Alpine

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  1. Los Angeles Times

    Switzerland's president rushes to Washington in effort to avert steep U.S. tariffs (opens Los Angeles Times)

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    President Karin Keller-Sutter was leading the delegation after last week’s announcement that exports of Swiss goods to the U.S. will face a whopping 39% percent tariff starting Thursday.

  2. Digital Journal

    Swiss president rushes to US to avert steep tariffs (opens Digital Journal)

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    Switzerland's president and economy minister flew to Washington on Tuesday in a last-minute push to stop steep new tariffs that have blindsided the Alpine

  3. KOB 4

    Switzerland's president rushes to Washington in effort to avert steep US tariffs (opens KOB 4)

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    Switzerland’s president and other top officials are traveling to Washington in a hastily arranged trip aimed at striking a deal with the Trump administration over steep tariffs. The proposed tariffs have cast a pall over Swiss industries like chocolates and watchmaking.

  4. PBS NewsHour

    Swiss president rushes to Washington to seek deal averting tariffs (opens PBS NewsHour)

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    Switzerland’s president and other top officials are traveling to Washington in a hastily arranged trip aimed at striking a deal with the Trump administration over steep tariffs.

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