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Swiss minister eyes 'opportunity' after US tariff talks
Swiss minister eyes 'opportunity' after US tariff talks
Business and Economy
by  AFP

Switzerland's vice president said Saturday he had had "constructive meetings" with senior US officials as the country tries to navigate the massive import tariffs imposed by US President Donald Trump. Trump blindsided Switzerland when he announced that incoming Swiss goods would be hit with a huge 39-percent tariff on August 1, one the highest new levies he imposed on dozens of countries.

88 postal operators suspend services to US over tariffs: UN
88 postal operators suspend services to US over tariffs: UN
Business and Economy
by  AFP

Postal traffic to the United States plunged more than 80 percent following Washington's imposition of new tariffs, with 88 operators worldwide fully or partially suspending services, the Universal Postal Union said Saturday. "Furthermore, 88 postal operators informed the UPU they have suspended some or all postal services to the US until a solution is implemented," it said.