Swiss Neutrality Blocks US Weapon Licenses

Switzerland halts US weapon exports due to Iran conflict neutrality.
No licenses issued since Feb. 28.
Temporarily halt new exports linked to US arms orders.
Existing licenses not relevant to conflict can continue.
US accounts for 10% of Swiss arms shipments, 94.2 million francs.
Swiss producers missed orders, shifted production.
Past blocks on Ukraine transfers.
Law change in 2025 subject to April referendum.

Conflict | Trade | Neutrality

United States | Ukraine | Switzerland | Iran

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