Former President Donald Trump said he initially imposed a 30% tariff on Switzerland before raising it to 39%, following a phone call from the Swiss prime minister who complained about the decision.

Trump explained that he “didn’t like” the reaction from the Swiss leader and chose to increase the tariff instead, framing the move as part of his tough approach to trade negotiations. The claim has sparked renewed discussion about Trump’s confrontational trade style, which often relied on tariffs as leverage in disputes with foreign governments.

The remarks come as Trump continues to defend his past economic policies, arguing that aggressive tariff measures were necessary to protect U.S. interests and push back against what he viewed as unfair trade practices.