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Who is Switzerland's most important trading partner (as of 2017)?

Wer ist der wichtigste Handelspartner der Schweiz (Stand 2017)?

Correct answer: A

  1. A EUEU
  2. B USAUSA
  3. C ChinaChina
  4. D RussiaRussland

Why

The EU surrounds Switzerland. About half of exports go there, and most imports come from there.

Common mistakes

B: USA
The USA is a very important trading partner, but all EU countries together are more important.
C: China
China is an important partner, but trade with the EU is much larger.

Topic

Switzerland and the EU

Switzerland is not a member of the European Union (EU). In 1992 the voters also rejected joining the European Economic Area (EEA). After that Switzerland looked for its own way: it concludes treaties with the EU on individual topics. These treaties are called «Bilateral Agreements» because two sides sign them.

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Sources

Last checked: September 2026

Question 178 of the official question list of the Canton of Zurich (Gemeindeamt, May 2025). Translation and explanation: Swiss Passport.

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