Swiss Passport

Who is Switzerland's most important trading partner?

Wer ist der wichtigste Handelspartner der Schweiz?

Correct answer: B

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

Why

The EU is Switzerland's neighbour. Switzerland trades more with it than with any other partner.

Common mistakes

A: USA
The USA is the most important single export country, but the EU as a whole is more important.
C: China
China is a big partner, but much smaller than the EU.

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

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