Looking back at 2025 and ahead to 2026 (continued)
Looking ahead to 2026 2025 proved to be a complicated year. It required coordination and continuous engagement. Companies continue to learn how to navigate the new U.S. administration and its evolving policies. The United States remains Switzerland’s most important single-country export market, its largest foreign direct investor, and a key driver of profitability and growth. Overall business prospects in the U.S. remain favorable. However, new tariffs, growing trade barriers, and protectionist tendencies demand greater efforts and create additional uncertainty. For Switzerland as a business location, challenges in attracting and retaining international companies have further increased. International taxation, the strong Swiss franc, and the broader global economic uncertainty continue to weigh on Switzerland’s attractiveness for some actors. Nevertheless, Switzerland remains one of the most attractive places to do business worldwide. Swiss AmCham continued to stand at the center of Swiss–U.S. economic dialogue , advocating for lower tariffs, clarifying tax frameworks, fostering workforce development, and strengthening the most relevant Swiss–U.S. business network on both sides of the Atlantic.
In 2026, we will continue to: Advocate for a stable, predictable trade environment Support the signing of the revised Swiss–U.S. tax treaty (DTA) Expand apprenticeship initiatives across the U.S. Strengthen chapter activities and member connectivity Leverage our new CRM to further improve services Maintain a strong and steady voice for transatlantic partnership As Switzerland’s relationship with the United States continues to evolve, Swiss AmCham will remain a trusted partner, working every day to ensure that Swiss companies can thrive, innovate, and lead in the world’s largest economy — and that U.S. and other international companies can do the same in Switzerland.
Happy Holidays from the Swiss AmCham Team! We would like to thank our members and partners for making this year so memorable. Your support and engagement continue to strengthen the Swiss-American community. Wishing you a joyful holiday season and a successful start to 2026. Your Swiss AmCham Team
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