US agrees to reduce Swiss tariff rates to 15%

15/11/2025 27 min
US agrees to reduce Swiss tariff rates to 15%

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Episode Synopsis

Switzerland and the US have reached a trade deal which cuts US tariffs on Swiss imports from 39% to 15%. That's the same as on goods from its neighbours in the European Union. In return Switzerland will shift some manufacturing to America and Swiss companies will invest $200 billion in the US by the end of 2028. But whether Swiss cheese will be included is yet to be confirmed. Andrew Peach speaks to sellers of Swiss cheese in America about how the tariffs have been affecting their business. Plus we look at how people are using apps to help them reduce their screentime