US-Swiss Talks on Final Trade Deal to Start in Bern in February

Talks on the details of the trade deal between Switzerland and the US are expected to start in the first half of February in Bern, according to people familiar with the matter.

The goal is to finalize a preliminary agreement that cuts US levies on Swiss goods to 15% from 39%, which was the highest level among advanced economies.

A US Trade Representative delegation will visit the Swiss capital in what will be the first formal round of talks on a legally binding accord, the people said, who asked not to be identified discussing confidential information.

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