AGP Executive Report
Last update: 12 hours agoWorld Trade: The U.S. is proposing new tariffs after a forced-labor probe, with an extra 10% levy on imports from places including Canada, Mexico, Taiwan, the EU and the UK, and a 12.5% rate for major economies including Switzerland. World Cup (Switzerland): Switzerland’s Breel Embolo is stuck in visa/ESTA trouble and may miss the team’s trip to the U.S. for the tournament, with officials saying his authorization is under review. World Cup (FIFA): FIFA has upheld punishments tied to Mexico’s anti-gay chant, with CAS rejecting Mexico’s latest appeal ahead of the World Cup. Swiss economy & finance: Swiss gold exports fell 20% in April, and Swiss watch exports are reported to have dropped after a 2025 rush ahead of U.S. tariffs. Swiss public safety: A knife attack at a Swiss train station in Winterthur left three injured and was labeled an “act of terror” by authorities. Swiss culture & research: CERN’s next big collider is in the spotlight, while a Swiss-led Parkinson’s research grant totals $9 million.
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