“Switzerland will not have an easy life under Trump,” warns Swiss expert

Swiss-US relations are becoming more complex. This is partly due to the new US administration under Donald Trump.

According to Bruno Lezzi, a senior researcher at the Geneva Centre for Security Policy (GCSP), Trump's policies could have a significant impact on Switzerland. In an interview with Swiss newspaper Swissinfo.ch, Lezzi said that Trump's "America First" approach could lead to a more isolationist US foreign policy. This could have negative consequences for Switzerland, which relies on open markets and international cooperation.

In addition, Trump's policies on trade could also harm the Swiss economy. The US is Switzerland's third-largest trading partner, and any new tariffs or trade barriers could have a significant impact on Swiss exports.

Lezzi also warned that Trump's policies could lead to a more unstable world. He said that Trump's unpredictable behavior and his willingness to challenge the status quo could make it more difficult for countries to cooperate on global issues such as climate change and terrorism.

Despite these challenges, Lezzi said that Switzerland should continue to engage with the US. He said that Switzerland should try to build a constructive relationship with the Trump administration and work to find common ground on issues of mutual interest.

However, Lezzi also said that Switzerland should be prepared for a more difficult relationship with the US under Trump. He said that Switzerland should develop contingency plans in case the US becomes more isolationist or protectionist.