# Switzerland and China Agree Trade Deal Granting Tariff-Free Access

https://mins.news/en/item/27684

- Bloomberg News, 2026-08-20 19:30 UTC
- Economy
- Original: https://www.bloomberg.com/news/articles/2026-08-20/swiss-agree-trade-deal-that-gives-it-tariff-free-access-to-china?link_source=ta_bluesky_link&taid=6a8755cbf7c24d00010f9f94

> Switzerland and China have reached a new trade accord that nearly eliminates tariffs on Swiss exports. The agreement comes as Beijing seeks closer ties in Europe while competing with the US for global influence.

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