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New Zealand looks poised to secure a trade deal with India as the $7.4 trillion economy opens up to the world and upgrades security relationships

New Zealand looks poised to secure a trade deal with India as the $7.4 trillion economy opens up to the world and upgrades security relationships

Trade Minister Todd McClay says reciprocal tariffs are unlikely to affect Kiwi exporters as the New Zealand market is already more open than the United States

Trade Minister Todd McClay says reciprocal tariffs are unlikely to affect Kiwi exporters as the New Zealand market is already more open than the United States

India agrees to a new round of negotiations for a comprehensive free trade agreement as Prime Minister Christopher Luxon begins four day visit

India agrees to a new round of negotiations for a comprehensive free trade agreement as Prime Minister Christopher Luxon begins four day visit

MFAT reports on our mixed trade relationship with Japan, the world's fourth largest economy, and one that is recovering at a moderate pace

MFAT reports on our mixed trade relationship with Japan, the world's fourth largest economy, and one that is recovering at a moderate pace

The United States says it will hit Mexico, Canada, and China with tariffs in the next few hours, creating risks and opportunities for Kiwi exporters

The United States says it will hit Mexico, Canada, and China with tariffs in the next few hours, creating risks and opportunities for Kiwi exporters

The impact of China’s property downturn on New Zealand exports: Pine proves its strength

The impact of China’s property downturn on New Zealand exports: Pine proves its strength

Donald Trump’s return to power could force a rethink of New Zealand’s China trade policy and create unexpected opportunities to access the US market

Donald Trump’s return to power could force a rethink of New Zealand’s China trade policy and create unexpected opportunities to access the US market

We export significant volumes of wine and other beverages to the US. California is introducing new recycling labeling requirements

We export significant volumes of wine and other beverages to the US. California is introducing new recycling labeling requirements

Trade Minister Todd McClay signs a trade deal with the United Arab Emirates which could save Kiwi exporters millions of dollars

Trade Minister Todd McClay signs a trade deal with the United Arab Emirates which could save Kiwi exporters millions of dollars

Finance Minister Nicola Willis committed to 'challenging' future spending limits in order to deliver the full tax cuts as promised on the campaign trail

Finance Minister Nicola Willis committed to 'challenging' future spending limits in order to deliver the full tax cuts as promised on the campaign trail

MFAT says that while growth is set to be modest in Hong Kong, it nonetheless remains positive, driven by strong visitor arrival numbers and a noticeable jump in services

MFAT says that while growth is set to be modest in Hong Kong, it nonetheless remains positive, driven by strong visitor arrival numbers and a noticeable jump in services

MFAT reviews the Chinese economy from a New Zealand perspective. Manufacturing activity and exports have raced ahead while consumption and the property market remain stalled

MFAT reviews the Chinese economy from a New Zealand perspective. Manufacturing activity and exports have raced ahead while consumption and the property market remain stalled

Global shipping rates have nearly doubled since late April, MFAT says. Although remaining below the Covid-19 peak, firms' ability to recover recent increases is very limited

Global shipping rates have nearly doubled since late April, MFAT says. Although remaining below the Covid-19 peak, firms' ability to recover recent increases is very limited

MFAT reviews the American economy, one where our trade is rising. With 16% growth in 2023, the US was New Zealand’s fastest growing major market

MFAT reviews the American economy, one where our trade is rising. With 16% growth in 2023, the US was New Zealand’s fastest growing major market

MFAT reviews the New South Wales economy, one about twice as large as New Zealand. It has opportunities for NZ and is dealing with challenges similar to ours

MFAT reviews the New South Wales economy, one about twice as large as New Zealand. It has opportunities for NZ and is dealing with challenges similar to ours