Switzerland analysing implications of U.S. trade probe, government says

ZURICH, March 12 (Reuters) - Switzerland is analysing the implications of the latest U.S. trade probe, the government said on Thursday.

Switzerland has received a letter from the U.S. Trade Representative saying the U.S. is launching an investigation into unfair trade practices, and is in contact with USTR, the Swiss government said in a statement.

The parties are discussing whether and how this investigation will affect the ongoing negotiations on a legally binding trade agreement between Switzerland and the United States, the government said.