Swiss lawmakers seek probe into whether gifts to Trump may have breached law

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  • Switzerland this month struck a framework agreement with the U.S. to cut a 39% tariff on Swiss goods to 15%.
  • The deal came 10 days after a delegation of Swiss business leaders visited Trump in the Oval Office.
  • Two Swiss lawmakers have asked prosecutors to examine whether the gifts may have violated Switzerland's anti-bribery laws.
  • Under Swiss law, offering a foreign public official an "undue advantage" to influence a decision can carry up to five years in prison or a fine.
ZURICH (Reuters) Two Swiss lawmakers have asked prosecutors to examine whether gifts reportedly given to U.S. President Donald Trump including a Rolex watch and a gold bar by Swiss business lead [+365 chars]

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