Swiss mechanical engineering companies are considered to be one of the main victims of US President Donald Trump's high tariffs. However, the industry has been struggling for years, according to a survey by the Federal Statistical Office (FSO). +Get the most important news from Switzerland in your inbox Between the second quarter of 2015 and the second quarter of 2025, the sector recorded sales growth of just 11.2%, according to a press release issued by the FSO on Monday. The secondary sector as a whole grew significantly faster at 32.3% over the same period. This difference of over 20 percentage points shows the "structural challenges" facing the sector, the statisticians conclude. + Swiss engineering industry is facing a downturn This also had an impact on employment. While the secondary sector has recorded employment growth of 3.3% over the past ten years, mechanical engineering has suffered a decline of 2.9%, according to a statement. Nevertheless, the trend was no longer so ...
