# Switzerland’s president Karin Keller-Sutter is on her way to Washington in a last-minute push to stop steep new tariffs that have blindsided the Alpine country. Switzerland faces a 39-percent duty, one of the highest among the dozens of economies that will be hit by new tariffs expected to come into force from Thursday. US president Donald Trump surprised the export-driven country last week when he decided to hike the rate from 31- to 39-percent despite numerous discussions between Swiss and US officials aimed at reaching a deal.
Switzerland’s president Keller-Sutter rushes to Washington to prevent 39% tariff