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Watch Exports Bounced Back in February Before War in Middle East

Swiss watch exports saw a 9.2 percent rise in February, driven by a strong rebound in the US market.
The watch industry was jolted last year when President Donald Trump levied tariffs of as much as 39 percent on imports from Switzerland.
Overall exports rose 9.2 percent in February from a year earlier. (Shutterstock)

Swiss watch exports returned to growth last month as US demand continued an uneven recovery from the fallout over trade tariffs.

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