In April, exports of Swiss watches to the US rose by an exceptional 149.2% to 851.9 million francs in April, accounting for 33% of total exports. This explosion in shipments was driven by concerns about tariffs imposed by the Trump Administration. Without this increase, total watch exports would have fallen by 6.4%. Although other markets showed modest growth, Asian demand fell significantly. The watch industry, crucial to the Swiss economy, generates 10% of exports and 57,000 jobs.
Sources
Latest News
11:30
Firefighters from Vânju Mare, Mehedinți, extinguished a fire that broke out in an apartment; the building’s roof was affected, and 12 people were evacuated
11:20
National Trade Register Office: Registrations of individuals and legal entities decreased by 8.94% in the first nine months of 2026
10:57
The Prosecutor General’s Office and the Romanian Police are preparing 17 operations and 71 searches on Saturday as part of Operation “Jupiter”
10:45
Nvidia chief suspected of ties to an alleged Chinese spy
10:41
The Eurogroup confirms that Pablo Hernández de Cos and Klaas Knot are the two candidates for the ECB presidency
See more news