Geneva, Aug 15, 2025 (AFP) - Swiss economy slows after pre-tariff export rush

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2025-08-15

Switzerland's economic growth slowed sharply in the second quarter as exports fell after companies rushed to stockpile goods ahead of steep new US tariffs, official data showed Friday. The export-reliant country's economy grew 0.1 percent in the April-June period compared to the first quarter, when it expanded by 0.8 percent, according to the economy ministry. "The negative performance in industry has been counterbalanced by gains in the services......

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