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Callum Jones in New York

Trump accused of caving to big business after deal to cut Swiss tariffs to 15%

a red flag with a white cross hangs off the back of a boat
The deal brings US tariffs on Switzerland in line with those on the European Union. Photograph: Andrew Kravchenko/Bloomberg via Getty Images

Donald Trump agreed to cut US tariffs on Switzerland from 39% to 15% as part of a new trade pact, lowering duties that strained economic ties and hit Swiss exporters.

The two countries have signed a “non-binding memorandum of understanding”, the Swiss government announced, following bilateral talks in Washington and intense lobbying by Swiss firms.

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