Reactions to Trump's Customs - That's what the tops of the Federal Council's parties say about tariffs

The US tariffs hit Switzerland hard. Should they also show hardship? The ideas of the parties are different.

Swiss politicians want to refrain from countermeasures, but talk to the US about arbitrary tariffs. Proponents of a rapprochement with the EU are on the rise.

Guest Friday in La Matinale, the co-president of the Swiss Socialist Party Cédric Wermuth criticizes the shift in US policy and customs duties announced by Donald Trump. Disappointed from the reaction of the Federal Council, he expects scenarios of support and believes that Switzerland needs to strengthen its ties with the European Union.

The Zurich SP National Councillor Jacqueline Badran finds clear words about the Federal Council's strategy in dealing with Trump's punitive tariffs – and warns against relying on the diplomatic "settlement rail".

Following the announcement of high tariffs by the USA, the Federal Council waives immediate countermeasures against Swiss export goods. It does not want an escalation, but instead wants to rely on negotiations with the USA and for the time being clarify the situation.

Trump's announcement of punitive tariffs on Swiss imports causes indignation. Political reactions range from concern to demands for swift action.