US tariffs: Federal Council reaffirms commitment to Switzerland–US joint statement
Berne, 29.06.2026 — On 14 November 2025, Switzerland and the United States signed a joint statement aimed at stabilising bilateral trade relations. The Federal Council is determined to honour its commitments under that agreement. To this end, on 29 June it published a declaration setting out how it intends to implement certain further elements of the joint statement. In return, it expects the United States to fulfil its corresponding commitments. A comprehensive trade agreement remains the Federal Council's overarching aim.
As part of the ongoing tariff discussions with the United States, the Federal Council published a declaration of intent on 29 June, setting out how it will implement its specific commitments arising from the joint statement of 14 November 2025. In addition to the reduced import tariffs on a range of US products already introduced following the signing of the statement, the Federal Council intends to take further steps to deliver on the measures agreed therein. These concern the streamlined recognition of US standards in the areas of conformity assessment bodies, medical devices and passenger cars, as well as government procurement. The Federal Council will give effect to these measures through regulatory amendments.
The implementation of these measures is in keeping with the objectives agreed in the joint statement and consistent with the Federal Council's negotiating mandate for the talks with the United States. At the same time, the Federal Council expects the United States to honour its commitments under the joint statement.
This announcement further contributes to the stabilisation of bilateral economic relations between Switzerland and the United States and gives Swiss exporters greater planning certainty. Negotiations on a legally binding trade agreement are ongoing.