Specialist topics in international trade
The topics range from tariffs, rules of origin and technical barriers to trade to services and investments. They are complemented by the protection of foreign investments and by key cross‑cutting areas such as anti‑corruption efforts and responsible corporate governance. Not all of our content is available in English. For content on certain topics, please visit our German, French or Italian pages.
Tariffs and origin
SECO is the centre of expertise for market access and helps shape the framework conditions to improve access for Swiss products to foreign markets.
Technical Barriers to Trade
Technical barriers to trade are defined as obstacles to the cross-border movement of goods.
Government Procurement
Switzerland is opening doors: international agreements ensure that Swiss companies can compete on a level playing field for public contracts abroad!
Trade in services
Switzerland pursues its foreign trade policy in the services sector through the World Trade Organisation (WTO-GATS), as well as through sector-specific agreements with European partners and free trade agreements with other key trading partners.
Investment Protection Agreement
Investment protection is an instrument under international law that protects companies from arbitrary interference and expropriation without compensation when they invest abroad.
Fight against corruption
Corruption undermines the rule of law and democracy; it leads to the wasting of public funds; it distorts competition; it hampers trade and inhibits investments. Hence, corruption is unanimously recognized as a major evil.
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