Switzerland-U.S. trade represents a significant portion of transatlantic commerce: Switzerland is the 6th largest foreign investor in the United States, with over 700 Swiss companies providing employment for more than half a million Americans Each year, Swiss firms export more than $15 billion in goods to the U.S. market which makes the United States the second largest importer of Swiss Goods. The United States is the largest foreign investor in Switzerland with American investments of over $70 billion. Switzerland is also the International Management Gateway to Europe: First preference for European International Headquarters followed by U.K. Switzerland comes in first place as the European key location for Research & Development In the WEF Global Competitiveness Index 2006-2007 Switzerland ranked No.1 followed by Finland and Sweden This information is designed to assist Swiss companies and professionals seeking to expand their business activities in the U.S., particularly the Midwest region This information is designed to assist U.S. companies and professionals planning to expand their business activities in Switzerland. General Midwest Information General Country Information Economics and Trade Policies Economics and Trade Policies Trade Fairs Trade Fairs Industry Associations Industry Associations NOTE: The information is provided "As Is", and we hereby disclaim any and all warranties as to the accuracy, timeliness, quality, applicability or completeness of the information listed in this section. The information is general in nature and is provided for your convenience and should never be used in lieu of advice from a qualified and/or licensed professional. Please review our additional Terms and Conditions. SAF/SABC is not responsible for the content of third party web sites.