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Switzerland’s economy shrank in Q3 2025 due to U.S. tariffs, hitting exports and prompting a new trade deal.
Switzerland’s economy shrank by 0.5% in the third quarter of 2025, its first contraction since mid-2023, driven by a sharp drop in exports to the U.S. after a 39% tariff was imposed in August.
Key sectors like chemicals, pharmaceuticals, and watchmaking were hit hard, with watch exports to the U.S. falling over 50% in September.
A new agreement reduced the tariff to 15% and included a Swiss pledge to invest $200 billion in the U.S., easing but not eliminating trade challenges.
The Swiss National Bank may consider rate cuts, possibly into negative territory, as inflation remains near zero.
Full-year growth is projected at 1% to 1.5%, slowing to 1% in 2026.
A detailed GDP report is due November 28.
La economía de Suiza se contrajo en el tercer trimestre de 2025 debido a los aranceles estadounidenses, afectando las exportaciones y provocando un nuevo acuerdo comercial.