'Didn’t like the way she talked’: How a phone call pushed Trump to hit Switzerland with 39% tariffs
- Posted on February 11, 2026
- By Business News Today
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'Didn’t like the way she talked’: How a phone call pushed Trump to hit Switzerland with 39% tariffs
US President Donald Trump increased tariffs on Swiss goods significantly after a difficult phone call with Switzerland's Karin Keller-Sutter. Trump stated Switzerland benefited from low tariffs while running a large trade deficit with the US. Despite initial high tariffs, a deal was later reached to lower them. Swiss companies also committed to substantial US investments.