# Upgraded China-Switzerland FTA to make over 99% of imports tariff-free

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- China News Service, 2026-08-28 07:57 UTC
- Economy
- Original: http://www.ecns.cn/cns-wire/2026-08-28/detail-ihfirzsm0920185.shtml

> More than 99% of imports between China and Switzerland will ultimately be tariff-free under an upgraded free trade agreement, China’s Commerce Ministry spokesperson Huang Ling said. The upgrade includes rules of origin, trade facilitation, standards cooperation, wider services and investment access, and collaboration in digital trade, AI and other sectors. Domestic procedures are underway before formal signing.