White House announces framework for U.S. trade deal with Liechtenstein and Switzerland
Commitments related to tariffs, non-tariff barriers, and digital trade
The White House today announced in a joint statement the framework for a trade deal between the United States, Switzerland, and Liechtenstein that includes provisions seeking to remove barriers to U.S. exports and promote reciprocal trade.
Key trade provisions outlined in the White House fact sheet include:
- Switzerland and Liechtenstein intend to remove a range of tariffs across agriculture and industrial sectors, and the United States will impose a cumulative reciprocal tariff rate of no higher than 15% (the same treatment given to the EU).
- Switzerland and Liechtenstein intend to address a range of non-tariff barriers.
- The United States, Switzerland, and Liechtenstein have committed to a set of digital trade principles, including refraining from harmful digital services taxes (DSTs).
- The United States, Switzerland, and Liechtenstein intend to strengthen supply chain resilience by addressing non-market policies of third countries.
Negotiations are expected to conclude in early 2026.