Swiss watchmakers rise on optimism over possible reduction in Trump tariffs

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11/11/2025 08:28

ZURICH, Nov 11 (Reuters) - Richemont CFR.S and Swatch Group UHR.S shares rose on Tuesday, after U.S. President Donald Trump said he was working with Switzerland on a deal to lower the 39% tariff rate it faces on exports.

Swatch shares gained 4.2% in early trading, while Richemont shares were 2% higher. Both companies' shares had fallen after Trump announced the import duties on Swiss products which went into effect in August.

The United States is working with Switzerland on a deal to lower the 39% tariff rate it faces on exports to the U.S., Trump told reporters in the Oval Office on Monday.

"We're working on a deal to get their tariffs a little bit lower," Trump said. "I haven't set any number, but we're going to be working on something to help Switzerland."

 (Reporting by John Revill, Editing by Louise Heavens)

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