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flag Switzerland's new U.S. trade deal lowers tariffs but sparks debate over imported beef, chicken, and tech taxes.

flag Switzerland’s new trade deal with the U.S. averts a 39% tariff, cutting it to 15%, but has sparked public concern over potential imports of hormone-treated beef and chlorinated chicken, which are banned in Switzerland. flag While businesses welcome the agreement for protecting exports, farmers and the Greens oppose loosening food standards, and a Socialist Party petition demands transparency on vehicle safety rules, including Tesla’s Cybertrucks, and the abandonment of a digital services tax on American tech firms. flag Economy Minister Guy Parmelin says key details, including poultry production methods, remain under discussion.

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