Trade and economic agreements
Switzerland relies on open markets. Through free trade agreements, it improves access to global markets and strengthens its competitiveness, whilst upholding environmental and labour standards.
Free trade partners of Switzerland
List of all Switzerland's free trade partners with the legal basis for each country.
Content of free trade agreements
A free trade agreement (FTA) aims to facilitate and promote trade between two or more countries by reducing or eliminating trade barriers. Switzerland's FTAs cover a broad range of subject areas.
Monitoring implementation of the free trade agreements
Switzerland and EFTA monitor the implementation of their free trade agreements through Joint Committees, with a focus on trade and sustainable development, and engage civil society and stakeholders in the process.
Transparency and civil society engagement
Switzerland and EFTA are strengthening transparency in free trade negotiations: from openly communicated objectives and regular reports to dialogue with stakeholders.
Sustainability in free trade agreements
Sustainable development is a key consideration in free trade agreements. The aim is to negotiate agreements that are compatible with sustainable development in Switzerland and in partner countries.
Government Procurement
Switzerland is opening doors: international agreements ensure that Swiss companies can compete on a level playing field for public contracts abroad!
European Free Trade Association (EFTA)
Founded in 1960, EFTA has evolved from a tariff-reduction initiative into a key platform for the joint negotiation of modern free trade agreements.
Use of free trade agreements
The EFTA Free Trade Dashboard summarises the most important information on the use of individual Swiss free trade agreements.
Contact
Foreign Economic Affairs Directorate
World Trade / Free Trade Agreements/EFTA Division
Holzikofenweg 36
3003 Bern