Federer and Infantino to the rescue? How Switzerland is counting on sports diplomacy after getting hit by US tariffs

Federer and Infantino to the rescue? How Switzerland is counting on sports diplomacy after getting hit by US tariffs

With the United States slapping a massive 39 per cent import duty on Switzerland – famous for the Alps, chocolate, luxury watches and “cheese” – the nation is turning to tennis legend Roger Federer and FIFA president Gianni Infantino for help.

Switzerland will be hoping Roger Federer and Gianni Infantino are able to convince US President Donald Trump against placing a whopping 39 per cent import duty on their goods. Reuters