US Praise Trade Talks With Swiss as Deal Awaits Trump’s Sign-Off

A trade deal between the US and Switzerland is awaiting approval from the White House following talks on Thursday that a senior Trump administration official characterized as positive.

The official, who briefed reporters on condition of anonymity, said Swiss negotiators acknowledged the need to reduce or eliminate Switzerland’s trade deficit with the US, a key concern for the Trump administration. The official added that the Swiss also presented plans for reducing the deficit.

Swiss Economy Minister Guy Parmelin and State Secretary Helene Budliger Artieda returned to Bern on Friday after meeting with US Trade Representative Jamieson Greer in Washington, D.C. ...