Americans blame KKS for customs duties – she is said to have “humiliated” Trump:
The US is harassing Switzerland with an exorbitant customs duty of 39 percent ...
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US-Swiss Trade Dispute Intensifies Over Tariff ConflictTrump allies blame President Keller-Sutter for imposing 39% tariffs on Swiss exports after a tense July call.
Key FactsAug 24, 2025 · Reading time: ~30 sec.
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- Sources close to the US government hold President Keller-Sutter primarily responsible for the steep tariffs on Swiss goods.
- The late July call between Keller-Sutter and Trump was fraught, with Trump feeling insulted by her economic explanations.
- Despite a beneficial tariff deal agreed with US financial and trade officials, Trump rejected the accord and raised tariffs.
- The 39% tariffs remain in effect, with new negotiations not expected before October.
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