Discussion: US tariffs

Switzerland in shock following Trump’s tariff announcement, “Review” 4/2025

Andrea Esslinger, Thailand

Consumers in the US will have to pick up the tab for the tariffs – not the Swiss economy or Swiss exporters. The duties affect goods destined for America as opposed to those going out. This will mainly fuel US inflation. And Swiss exporters will simply have to find other markets. The US under Trump is not a reliable partner and will soon go bankrupt.

Susanne Boss, Olden, Norway

The answer is quite simple: slap a reciprocal 39 per cent tariff on US goods! Then let’s see how the Americans fare.

Rudolf Megert, Rio de Janeiro, Brazil

Shocking indeed! The whole world, including the American people, will now end up paying for Washington’s trade deficit. Switzerland was hit where it hurt, because it keeps blaring out that it is a wealthy country (which it hasn’t really been for some time).

Jean-Marc Salvadé, Spain

The US tariffs are not some form of punishment or sanction. It is normal that Donald Trump should defend his own interests. Just as the Swiss government should defend our interests, propose alternatives or take countermeasures. Or are our politicians too weak to protect our nation’s interests?