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Swiss president, economy minister flying to US for tariff talks

Swiss president, economy minister flying to Washington for tariff talks: statement
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Switzerland’s President Karin Keller-Sutter and Economy Minister Guy Parmelin were due to fly to Washington on Tuesday for talks aimed at lowering the new 39-percent tariffs that have shocked the Alpine country.

“The aim is to present a more attractive offer to the United States in a bid to lower the level of reciprocal tariffs for Swiss exports, taking US concerns into account,” the Swiss government said in a statement.

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