According to "Economics," Switzerland had a trade surplus of 3 billion Swiss francs in December last year, with an annual surplus of 41.4 billion Swiss francs against the United States, setting a historical high

The Swiss Federal Customs and Border Office (FOCBS) announced that Switzerland's nominal exports in December last year fell by 4.5% month-on-month to 22.5 billion Swiss francs, while imports decreased by 1% to 19.5 billion Swiss francs. The trade surplus last month was 3 billion Swiss francs.

For the whole year, Switzerland's nominal exports increased by 1.4% year-on-year to 287 billion Swiss francs, while imports rose by 4.5% to 232.7 billion Swiss francs.

Excluding gold, Switzerland's exports to the United States increased by 3.9% year-on-year to 54.7 billion Swiss francs (approximately 71.5 billion USD), while imports fell by 5.7%, resulting in a record high trade surplus of 41.4 billion Swiss francs with the United States for the year.

From August to November last year, the United States imposed a 39% tariff on Swiss imports, which was reduced to 15% after reaching a trade framework agreement. However, Switzerland committed to investing 200 billion USD in U.S. enterprises, while the U.S. provided easier market access for fish, seafood, and zero-tariff quotas for certain meats. The U.S. and Switzerland have yet to establish a binding agreement