U.S. Trade Representative Greer praised Switzerland’s stance in negotiations with Washington, saying talks are ongoing and the direction is positive though no guarantees can be made. After President Trump’s surprise 39% tariff announcement last August, Swiss and U.S. officials reached a preliminary framework three months later to cap tariffs at 15% (in line with EU levels) in exchange for U.S. tariff reductions; Switzerland offered duty‑free import quotas for U.S. meat, eased access for some oth

U.S. Trade Representative Greer praised Switzerland’s stance in negotiations with Washington, saying talks are ongoing and the direction is positive though no guarantees can be made. After President Trump’s surprise 39% tariff announcement last August, Swiss and U.S. officials reached a preliminary framework three months later to cap tariffs at 15% (in line with EU levels) in exchange for U.S. tariff reductions; Switzerland offered duty‑free import quotas for U.S. meat, eased access for some other agricultural products, and Swiss firms committed about $200bn of U.S. investment — Greer also highlighted Swiss investment projects in Utah.