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THE FIREWORKS in celebration of the Rütlischwur, the foundational oath of Switzerland on August 1st 1291, had just subsided when Donald Trump announced that Swiss exports to America would soon face tariffs of 39%. It came as a shock to Europe’s most stubbornly independent country. After consulting with businesses and holding a crisis meeting on August 4th, the government announced …

Switzerland says it’s ready to make Trump ‘more attractive offer’ on trade  Reuters Swiss president under fire after Trump call leads to US tariffs shock  The Guardian Switzerland Rushes to Give Trump ‘More Attractive’ Offer to Cut Tariffs  The New York Times Swiss tensions run high as clock ticks on U.S. tariff deadline  CNBC Swiss Gold Trading Takes Spotlight in Trade Talks With Trump  Bloomberg.com …

Switzerland could revise offer on Trump tariffs, business minister says  Reuters ‘Knives out’: Switzerland descends into blame game after US tariff shock  Financial Times Confusion and anger in Switzerland – hit by highest tariffs in Europe  BBC Buying a Swiss Watch in America Is About to Get a Lot More Expensive  The Wall Street Journal Swiss Watches, Nespresso Pods Among Luxury Imports To Be …

Imogen Foulkes Geneva correspondent, BBC News Getty Images 39%? For Switzerland, this is a huge shock, and worse than the worst-case scenario – these are the highest tariffs in Europe. Globally, the fourth highest, behind only Syria, Laos, and Myanmar, (although if President Trump follows through on his 50% tariff threat then Brazil will jump to the top of the …

Switzerland Is Stunned by 39% U.S. Tariff, Among the Highest in the World  The New York Times Watches of Switzerland Slumps After Trump’s 39% Tariff Salvo  Bloomberg Buying a Swiss Watch in America Is About to Get a Lot More Expensive  The Wall Street Journal Trump to Swiss: Happy holidays! Now pay a 39 percent tariff.  politico.eu Switzerland is assessing higher US tariff, pushing …

Paleontologists have discovered the skeletal remains of an entirely new, yet-to-be-named species of massopodan sauropodomorph dinosaur in the Klettgau Formation in Canton Aargau, Switzerland. Articulated skull of the new massopodan sauropodomorph dinosaur in right lateral view. Scale bars – 5 cm. Image credit: Lania et al., doi: 10.1186/s13358-025-00373-6. The newly-discovered fossil dates back to the Norian age of the Late …

Spain continued their quest for a first European Championship crown by scoring two second-half goals to knock out hosts Switzerland and reach the semi-finals. The world champions were made to work hard for the victory in Bern as they struggled to break down a stubborn Swiss defence in the opening half. Spain twice failed from the penalty spot, but goals …