Switzerland secured a reduction in customs tariffs from the United States through expensive gifts, gold, and flattery, APA reports, citing Axios.
According to the publication, to reduce the tariffs imposed by US President Donald Trump against their country, the Swiss sent a delegation of industry magnates with gifts – a special Rolex desk clock, a personalized 1-kilogram gold bar, and "a lot of flattery."
"Trump loves such pampering procedures, and rumors about this circulate among countries and companies seeking his favor. The honor worthy of a king – especially gold – attracts his attention and favor," the article states.
According to media reports, the US President, in particular, was given a one-kilogram bar marked with stamps numbered 45 and 47, symbolizing his presidential terms. Its estimated value exceeds $130,000.
According to White House officials, Trump accepted the gifts on behalf of his presidential library, which makes them legal.Switzerland secured a reduction in customs tariffs from the United States through expensive gifts, gold, and flattery. Axios reports this, according to UNN.
According to the publication, to reduce the tariffs imposed by US President Donald Trump against their country, the Swiss sent a delegation of industry magnates with gifts – a special Rolex desk clock, a personalized 1-kilogram gold bar, and "a lot of flattery."
"Trump loves such pampering procedures, and rumors about this circulate among countries and companies seeking his favor. The honor worthy of a king – especially gold – attracts his attention and favor," the article states.
According to media reports, the US President, in particular, was given a one-kilogram bar marked with stamps numbered 45 and 47, symbolizing his presidential terms. Its estimated value exceeds $130,000.
According to White House officials, Trump accepted the gifts on behalf of his presidential library, which makes them legal.
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