Trump’s Tariffs Threaten the End of Neutrality

Now even Switzerland can’t escape great-power politics.

Swiss President Karin Keller-Sutter attends a press conference following a meeting with U.S. officials on tariffs in Geneva on May 9. November 11, 2025, 12:20 PM Comment icon View Comments ( )

When Switzerland celebrated its 734th National Day in August, President Karin Keller-Sutter faced an audience expecting reassurance about the country’s economic stability and diplomatic standing amid escalating global trade tensions. Instead, she delivered news that would fundamentally challenge the basic pillars of Swiss political identity. The United States had imposed 39 percent tariffs on Swiss goods—more than double the rate facing the European Union and among the highest levied

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