AGP Executive Report
Last update: an hour agoUS Tariff Shock: The Trump administration imposed new 10%–12.5% Section 301 tariffs on goods from 60 trading partners, replacing an expiring temporary levy, citing failures to enforce bans on forced-labour imports; rates hit China and Russia at 12.5% while Switzerland, the EU and others face 10% or 12.5% depending on existing duties, and the move covers 99.4% of US imports with exemptions for items like oil, gas, fertiliser and some food. Swiss Business Impact: Swiss firms and investors are likely to feel second-order effects via supply chains and currency moves as markets weigh inflation risk; Swiss banking and corporate updates also show resilience, including Vontobel’s 87% profit jump in H1 and SGS cutting Middle East staff to protect margins. Corporate & Consumer Watch: Nestlé is lobbying US regulators for simpler food labels using common ingredient names, arguing current rules can deter shoppers. Aviation & Travel: IATA appoints Saadia Zahidi as its next DG, a Pakistani-Swiss leader from the World Economic Forum, signaling a shift in how the airline lobby is run. Energy & Security: Ukraine and Raytheon agreed on joint Patriot missile production to ease interceptor shortages. Culture & Talent: Venice Film Festival 2026 unveiled its competition lineup, including a Swiss-linked title.
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