US tax yo-yo blurs situation for Swiss companies

US President Donald Trump's decision to impose a 15% global tariff is not fundamentally affecting Swiss exporters, according to some analysts. Others believe that companies are still in limbo. +Get the most important news from Switzerland in your inbox Economics Minister Guy Parmelin, who holds the rotating Swiss presidency this year, "takes note of the decision of the Supreme Court of the United States and the statements of the American President" and "does not comment on them". The government said it was analysing the developments and their consequences and would communicate any decisions "in due course". The economics ministry told the Swiss News Agency Keystone-ATS on Saturday that the concrete consequences and developments of the next few days were being "analysed on an ongoing basis and as quickly as possible". Asked whether the new rate would come into effect quickly, the department would not comment. Bern maintains its line On the substance, Bern has not changed its line in ...