US President Donald Trump is preparing to unveil a new wave of tariffs on dozens of countries as early as this week, according to reports from the Financial Times.
The announcement comes as a temporary 10% global tariff remains in effect, heightening concerns among trading partners about the durability of current market access.
Switzerland, which has largely complied with previous US demands to reduce trade imbalances, now faces fresh scrutiny.
While Bern has made concessions in several areas, domestic regulatory hurdles remain, particularly regarding the approval of American medical technology.
Internal resistance within the Swiss federal administration has slowed progress on this front, leaving a potential opening for US trade officials to cite incomplete compliance.
The timing of the potential tariff announcement is critical for Swiss policymakers.