Swiss Luxury Faces Turmoil Amidst Trump's Tariff Turbulence

The Swiss government is in crisis mode, preparing for an extraordinary cabinet discussion on Monday after President Donald Trump's implementation of a staggering 39% tariff on imports from Switzerland. This decision could severely impact the country's U.S.-dependent luxury goods sector, triggering potential job losses across the nation.

Industry leaders express confusion over Switzerland being singled out with such high tariffs, whereas the EU, Japan, and South Korea face only 15% levies. Despite Switzerland's trade surplus of 38.5 billion Swiss francs with the U.S. in the previous year, the new tariffs pose a significant threat.

Swiss officials, refuting claims that the tariffs resulted from a contentious conversation between President Karin Keller-Sutter and Trump, are contemplating strategies. Possible responses include increasing Swiss investments in the U.S. or boosting purchases of American liquefied natural gas.

(With inputs from agencies.)