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For issues to do with the media, please refer directly to:
Communications FDF
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Federal Finance Administration FFA
Federal Office of Personnel FOPER (in German)
Federal Tax Administration FTA
Federal Office for Customs and Border Security FOCBS
Federal Office of Information Technology, Systems and Telecommunication FOITT
News
US additional tariffs: Switzerland continuing negotiations
On 5 June, the Federal Council discussed the next steps regarding the US Trade Representative’s Section 301 investigations. The Federal Council strongly rejects the allegations raised in the investigation into imports of goods produced with forced labour and will set out its arguments in writing once again. At the same time, trade negotiations are continuing.
QuickZoll now takes both VAT rates into account
The Federal Office for Customs and Border Security (FOCBS) has further developed the QuickZoll application. Travellers can now pay Value Added Tax (VAT) for purchases made outside Switzerland at both applicable rates: the standard rate (8.1 %) and the reduced rate (2.6 %).
Issue result for Confederation bonds
The Swiss Confederation issued two bonds by auction on 13.05.2026: 1.25%, maturity 27.06.2037 (reopening) and 0.50%, maturity 24.05.2055 (reopening). The issuance volume (excluding own holdings) amounts to a total of 450.000 million francs.