A free trade agreement between Switzerland and China came into effect on 1 July 2014 with some reduction on industrial exports. It will also control property rights for economic exchange. Under this agreement, Switzerland will implement zero tariffs on 99.7% of Chinese exports whereas China will implements zero tariff on 84.2% of Swiss exports.
PGA Highlights: June 2014
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