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Can Switzerland handle US tariff pressure? — Focus on Europe

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September 26, 2025

US President Trump has imposed 39% tariffs on Switzerland, dealing a serious blow to its economy. Plus: No one has lived on Ireland's Great Blasket island for 70 years. Now couples can be guardians for the summer.

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