The article highlights The Independent's commitment to delivering thorough journalism on pressing issues like reproductive rights and trade disputes. It emphasizes the importance of on-the-ground reporting, especially during significant moments in US history. It also discusses the impact of recent U.S. tariffs on Swiss goods, particularly in the chocolate industry, where businesses exhibit shock and a cautious approach to navigating the new trade landscape. The mood at the Festichoc chocolate festival reflects concerns yet remains optimistic despite economic challenges.
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Many Swiss, from the government to chocolatiers to watchmakers and other businesses, are sensing shock over the tougher American position on trade, but many are also taking a wait-and-see stance.
At the Festichoc chocolate festival in Geneva over the weekend, the Trump administration tariffs announced last week were on many minds, though they seemed to do little to sour the mood on Switzerland's most famous sweets.
Despite hefty 31% U.S. tariffs slapped on Swiss goods -- well more than the 20% faced by exports from European Union -- the government in Bern is taking a cautious approach for now.
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