• French-speaking Switzerland’s GDP growth is forecast to slow to 1.9% in 2026 from 2.2% in 2025, amid global economic headwinds.
• Regional growth is projected to ease further to 1.5% in 2027, despite firm domestic demand and resilient manufacturing.
• Swiss GDP growth is forecast at 1.7% in 2026, slipping to 1.6% in 2027.
• Goods exports represent 48% of regional GDP, leaving the economy exposed to trade barriers and weaker demand in major export markets.
• Geopolitical tensions, US trade policy and Swiss franc movements pose downside risks; access to foreign markets remains critical to economic security.

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