Switzerland’s vice president said Saturday he had had “constructive meetings” with senior US officials as the country tries to navigate the massive import tariffs imposed by US President Donald Trump.

After returning from the talks in Washington, Economy Minister Guy Parmelin said he saw “real opportunity ahead” for both countries — but gave no further details.

Trump blindsided Switzerland when he announced that incoming Swiss goods would be hit with a huge 39-percent tariff on August 1, one the highest new levies he imposed on dozens of countries.

Swiss President Karin Keller-Sutter and Parmelin scrambled to Washington in early August to hold talks on improving the tariff situation.

But a brief meeting with US Secretary of State Marco Rubio — who does not oversee tariff policy — faile

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