International News
U.S. Switzerland agree to cut tariffs on Swiss imports from 39% to 15%, relief for watch industry
The U.S. and Switzerland have agreed to cut American tariffs on Swiss imports—including watches—from 39% to 15%, a major relief for the Swiss watch industry. While the timeline remains unclear, officials suggest the new duty may not take effect until early 2026.
Industry experts say the reduction will prevent significant retail price hikes, especially after brands stockpiled inventory and raised prices to offset the earlier 39% rate. The steep tariff had already caused U.S. imports of Swiss watches to plunge 56% in September. The lower rate is expected to restore stability and demand. The US will apply either its “most favored nation” tariff rate or a levy of no more than 15% on products originating in Switzerland and Liechtenstein, the White House said in a statement.

So far, the US, Switzerland and Lichtenstein agreed only to a “framework” in which they have pledged an intention to negotiate a full agreement. This deal will call for Switzerland to promote investment in the US, buy more of its goods, and reduce its own tariffs on American merchandise.
The agreement comes a week after President Trump met with the heads of several Swiss companies in the White House, including Jean-Frederic Dufour, the CEO of Rolex; Johann Rupert, chairman of Richemont; and Alfred Gantner, co-founder of Partners Group, which owns Breitling.
International News
Significant Upside Trajectory In The Metals Sector
Precious Metals Surge on Geopolitical Optimism as Gold and Silver Rally, While Crude Oil Faces Downward Pressure Amid Ongoing US–Iran Developments
Gold rates and silver rates in India will be driven by global trends, as the Indian market is closed. Trading in commodities, including gold and silver, will be closed for half a day on April 14 at MCX.
We are seeing a significant upside trajectory in the metals sector, driven by recent geopolitical synergies:
- Gold Asset Class: Spot prices have achieved a value-add recovery, scaling past the $4,760/oz threshold.
- Silver Asset Class: Currently experiencing a high-growth phase, surging approximately 2% to reach a target density near $77/oz.
- Market Bandwidth: While the MCX interface is currently undergoing a scheduled half-day service window on April 14,
- Energy Sector Headwinds
Conversely, the energy vertical is facing downward scalability issues:
- Crude Oil Index: Both US WTI and Brent Crude are failing to gain leverage, currently underperforming by 2% and hovering around the $98/bbl mark.
Geopolitical Synergy & Risk Mitigation
The recent bullish momentum in precious metals is a direct byproduct of strategic bilateral engagement between the US and Iran. Key stakeholders are currently deep-diving into negotiations to extend the current truce framework.
- US Perspective: President Trump has acknowledged a proactive outreach from Tehran following the implementation of a naval blockade.
- Iranian Alignment: President Pezeshkian has signaled readiness to move the needle on peace discussions, provided all deliverables remain within the compliance framework of international regulations.
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