Swiss Tariffs Show Washington’s Unfair Trade Double Standard — Why Is America Punishing Its Trusted Ally?

Switzerland’s president, Karin Keller-Sutter, rushed to Washington this week amid a brewing trade storm triggered by the Trump administration’s decision to impose a staggering 39% tariff on Swiss exports to the United States. This sudden financial blow threatens beloved American markets filled with Swiss chocolates, watches, and machinery, industries known for their high quality and long-standing partnerships. Why is the U.S., which prides itself on championing fair trade and strong alliances, punishing one of its most reliable economic partners so harshly? Are We Sacrificing National Prosperity for Political Scorekeeping? The punitive tariffs on Switzerland tower over those imposed on the...