Tiny country of Liechtenstein shocked by 37% tariffs
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The country of Liechtenstein is tucked away in a valley between the Swiss and Austrian Alps. It's so tiny you could fit it four times over into New York City and still have room to spare.
But in trade, it punches above its weight.
This alpine paradise is home to several world-class makers of premium products, and that's made it a target for President Trump's tariffs.
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