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Switzerland and China conclude negotiations on optimisation of free trade agreement
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Fusion42 · 21 August 2026 · Fusion42 review
Switzerland and China have concluded negotiations to optimise their 2014 free trade agreement, significantly increasing duty-free access for Swiss exports to China and expanding provisions on environmental and labour standards, trade facilitation, digital trade, and economic cooperation.
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You must prepare for an expanded Chinese market as nearly all Swiss exports will soon enter China duty-free, presenting a rare opportunity to diversify globally. This deal also tightens environmental and labour standards, which you must meet to maintain market access.
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