US agrees deal to slash Swiss tariffs to 15% after golden charm offensive

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AP Trump was pictured on Monday apparently with the Swiss gifts on his desk in the Oval Office

Switzerland and the US have agreed to cut President Donald Trump's steep 39% tariffs on Swiss imports to 15%, as part of a deal that involves a Swiss promise to invest $200bn (Β£150bn) in the US. "It's a great relief for our economy," said Swiss Economics Minister Guy Parmelin, who said significant damage had been done since the additi

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