Dr. Thomas Borer: Switzerland Must Avoid Binding Trade Deals Amid U.S. Tariff Uncertainty
In this Blick article, Dr. Thomas Borer, interprets the latest U.S. appeals court ruling against Trump’s tariffs as a strong domestic signal but one with limited immediate impact for Switzerland. He stresses that the decision may carry no weight if the Supreme Court declines to take up the case or overturns it. According to Borer, Switzerland should not rely on legal precedents abroad but instead prepare for the worst-case scenario of 39% tariffs while proactively pursuing the best case. He advises the Federal Council to avoid signing binding agreements until the legal situation is clarified, recommending non-binding declarations of intent instead. For Borer, Switzerland’s strategy should focus on continuing bilateral dialogue and using the reduced trade deficit as a basis for future negotiations.