Question 264 of 350 · Switzerland in the world
Who is Switzerland's most important trading partner?
Wer ist der wichtigste Handelspartner der Schweiz?
Correct answer: B
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 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
Official question of the Canton of Zurich (Gemeindeamt, May 2025). Translation and explanation: Swiss Passport.