Political Quotes

On the recordAugust 15, 2025
[T]he problem with Switzerland is that we have a $40 billion [CHF32.16 billion] deficit. I spoke yesterday to Switzerland, but we have a $40 billion deficit […] That’s a big deficit.
Said by
Donald Trump
Republican · Florida

Editor's note · Context

Trump explains the rationale behind the high tariffs on Swiss exports.

Share

More from Donald Trump

Jul 25, 2026

You people have no idea how lucky you are. When I'm gone, you're all going to be broke.

cbsnews.com
Jul 25, 2026

Look, memorandum of understanding when you’re dealing with sleaze bags don’t mean much.

washingtonexaminer.com
Jul 25, 2026

We will "immediately initiate a 301 investigation" over European regulators' alleged practice of "robbing American companies and, in turn, the American taxpayer".

bbc.co.uk
Jul 25, 2026

The European Union will pay a very big price for this illegal and highly unethical conduct, which I have consistently warned them about.

cbsnews.com

Other voices in this conversation