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US trade probe of Switzerland called misguided by critics

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The Trump administration is reportedly planning to investigate Switzerland under Section 301, a trade enforcement tool typically used against countries like China. This move is criticized as misguided, as Switzerland is considered a fair trading partner with minimal tariffs and no significant subsidies. Despite a trade deficit, Switzerland is a major investor in the U.S., supporting hundreds of thousands of American jobs, and has historically avoided retaliatory measures in trade disputes. AI

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  1. Fortune TIER_1 English(EN) · Richard W. Rahn ·

    This is no way to treat our Swiss friends

    Switzerland imposes no tariffs on American goods, supports nearly 400,000 U.S. jobs and didn't retaliate when the U.S. hit it with tariffs of 39%.

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