AGP Executive Report
Last update: 7 minutes agoUS Tariff Shock (Switzerland in focus): The Trump administration has launched sweeping Section 301 tariffs on 60 economies, replacing expiring temporary levies. Rates are 10% for countries deemed to have adopted forced-labour import bans, while EU, Taiwan, Japan, Korea and Switzerland face 12.5% on non-exempt goods—raising fresh cost pressure for importers and consumers. Swiss Business Impact: Switzerland is explicitly named on the higher-rate tier, while the Swiss central bank says it keeps close communications with the US Treasury on currency and economic policy. Corporate Watch: Nestlé shares slid after a weak first-half, with management pointing to organic growth and a push on waters via a major joint venture. Aviation Leadership: IATA appointed Saadia Zahidi (WEF managing director) as its first female director-general, starting 1 November, as the industry navigates tech and geopolitics. Swiss Finance & Crypto: BancaStato launched regulated crypto trading for clients through Sygnum. Trade & Ethics Litigation: Lindt faces a US lawsuit over alleged child-labour practices in cocoa supply chains.
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