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Swiss cheesemakers try to fill hole in sales from US tariffs
Summary by The Waco Editorial Desk · Byline on the source page: Cecile Mantovani and Denis Balibouse Reuters , as published by Waco Tribune-Herald
· July 28, 2026
· 1 min read
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Key takeaway The tariff, initially set at 10%, increased to 12.
A recent development in international trade is affecting Swiss cheesemakers. The US imposed a tariff on Gruyere cheese, which has had a significant impact on sales. 5% this year.
As a result, demand for Gruyere cheese in the US market has decreased substantially. Further details on this issue can be found in the Waco Tribune-Herald, which reported on the effects of the tariff on Alpine farmers, who rely heavily on the US as an export market.
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Published: July 28, 2026 ·
Source: Waco Tribune-Herald ·
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