Martin Hirzel
Martin Hirzel is the president of Swissmem, the Swiss association of mechanical and electrical engineering industries. He has voiced concerns about the inheritance tax initiative, stating that it creates significant uncertainty for businesses and could lead to a detrimental impact on the Swiss economy and job market.
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Martin Hirzel, president of Swissmem, noted that German manufacturers relied on the undervalued Euro to sell their standard machines in China.
Mit alten Stärken durch Iran-Krieg und Zölle
Switzerland· 2026-03-06
Martin Hirzel, president of the Swissmem industry association, commented on the negative impact of Trump's erratic tariff behavior on the tech industry.
Trump verliert vor Supreme Court: Schweizer Firmen fordern RückerstattungSwitzerland· 2026-02-22
Martin Hirzel is the president of Swissmem, representing the industry.
Von den hohen Gehältern der Multis profitieren alleSwitzerland· 2026-02-14
Martin Hirzel is the president of Swissmem and is already active in other roles.
KMU-Unternehmer Wildhaber soll Economiesuisse-Präsident werdenSwitzerland· 2026-02-13
Swissmem President Martin Hirzel expressed that it is too early for a sigh of relief regarding the new tariffs.
US-Zölle auf Schweizer Exporte sinken auf 15 ProzentSwitzerland· 2025-11-14
Martin Hirzel is the President of Swissmem who commented on the impact of the new tariff on the tech industry.
Schweiz und USA vereinbaren Zoll-Senkung - Wirtschaft
Germany· 2025-11-14
Martin Hirzel, the president of Swissmem, warns about the consequences of production relocations.
Schweizer KMU verraten ihre PläneSwitzerland· 2025-09-27
Martin Hirzel, the president of Swissmem, opposes the idea of a financial deal with the US.
Parmelin trifft sich mit Fifa-Boss Gianni Infantino einSwitzerland· 2025-09-11
Martin Hirzel, president of Swissmem, expressed optimism about the government's ability to address the trade deficit.
Bundesrat stützt sich auf Pläne EU-kritischer UnternehmerSwitzerland· 2025-08-10
Martin Hirzel is the president of Swissmem and discusses key elements of the EU contracts for his industry.
Schweizer Wirtschaft lanciert einen «Weckruf»Switzerland· 2025-05-05
Martin Hirzel, president of Swissmem, noted that a quarter of their members are reporting losses.
Warum eine Senkung wichtig istSwitzerland· 2025-04-15
Martin Hirzel is the president of the Swiss industry association advocating for quick access to Trump's circle.
Zollschock, Börsencrash Umgang mit Trump – nie waren USA-Experten gesuchterSwitzerland· 2025-04-07
Martin Hirzel, President of the Swiss industry association Swissmem, called for action regarding relations with the US.
Wie die Schweiz um eine Haltung zu den USA ringt - PolitikGermany· 2025-04-06
Martin Hirzel is the president of the Swissmem industry association and discusses the impact of US tariffs on Swiss products.
«Wir werden bestraft, weil wir besser sind als die USA»Switzerland· 2025-04-05
Martin Hirzel, the president of the Swissmem industry association, discusses the challenges faced by auto suppliers due to US tariffs.
Der Zollkrieg mit den USA trifft VW, Mercedes und BMW und viele Zulieferer hartSwitzerland· 2025-03-27
Martin Hirzel is the President of the Swissmem association who warns about the consequences of a trade war for the export industry.
Wie positionieren sich Investoren am besten?Switzerland· 2025-02-28
Martin Hirzel, president of Swissmem, criticizes Trump's actions as destructive to long-standing partnerships.
Schweizer Industrie fürchtet Handelskrieg von USA und EUSwitzerland· 2025-02-27Martin Hirzel is the president of Swissmem, commenting on the uncertainty caused by the inheritance tax initiative.
Erbschaftssteuerinitiative gefährdet FamilienunternehmenSwitzerland· 2025-02-15
