geopolitics
The United States expects to reduce the high tariffs imposed on China soon, as the International Monetary Fund forecasts a sharp slowdown in economic growth
23rd Apr 25, 2:00pm
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The United States expects to reduce the high tariffs imposed on China soon, as the International Monetary Fund forecasts a sharp slowdown in economic growth
The US-China trade war leaves NZ worse off, but still well placed to weather the storm – new modelling from Niven Winchester shows
16th Apr 25, 8:34am
The US-China trade war leaves NZ worse off, but still well placed to weather the storm – new modelling from Niven Winchester shows
In trade war with the US, China holds a lot more cards than Trump may think − in fact, it might have a winning hand, Linggong Kong says
14th Apr 25, 10:36am
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In trade war with the US, China holds a lot more cards than Trump may think − in fact, it might have a winning hand, Linggong Kong says
Trouble in the United States financial markets suggest some investors are losing faith in its status as a global reserve and the dominant superpower
12th Apr 25, 9:00am
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Trouble in the United States financial markets suggest some investors are losing faith in its status as a global reserve and the dominant superpower
Prime Minister Christopher Luxon hopes to form new trading bloc with the European Union, as US bond market meltdown forces Donald Trump to suspend some tariffs for 90 days
10th Apr 25, 1:38pm
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Prime Minister Christopher Luxon hopes to form new trading bloc with the European Union, as US bond market meltdown forces Donald Trump to suspend some tariffs for 90 days
New Zealand’s Government plans to spend $9 billion upgrading its military as it prepares for a possible conflict between China and the United States
7th Apr 25, 5:53pm
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New Zealand’s Government plans to spend $9 billion upgrading its military as it prepares for a possible conflict between China and the United States
An error in the White House’s maths may have overstated the reciprocal tariffs announced on Thursday by 400%, conservative researchers say
6th Apr 25, 7:43am
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An error in the White House’s maths may have overstated the reciprocal tariffs announced on Thursday by 400%, conservative researchers say
The United States’ crudely calculated tariffs were not reciprocal and risk fracturing global trade as China and Europe vow to retaliate and protect their own markets
4th Apr 25, 9:29am
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The United States’ crudely calculated tariffs were not reciprocal and risk fracturing global trade as China and Europe vow to retaliate and protect their own markets
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
23rd Mar 25, 6:30am
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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
Viewing from Beijing, David Mahon says China will benefit from the realignment of the US’ trading partners and adversaries, but China’s rise and stability can only be ensured by deepening its domestic economic reforms
22nd Mar 25, 9:20am
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Viewing from Beijing, David Mahon says China will benefit from the realignment of the US’ trading partners and adversaries, but China’s rise and stability can only be ensured by deepening its domestic economic reforms
New Zealand’s efforts to win a trade deal with India may have ‘damaged’ its relationship with China
21st Mar 25, 6:35am
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New Zealand’s efforts to win a trade deal with India may have ‘damaged’ its relationship with China
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
20th Mar 25, 8:00am
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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 and New Zealand pledge to strike a deal as quickly as possible but won’t set a formal deadline
19th Mar 25, 6:31am
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India and New Zealand pledge to strike a deal as quickly as possible but won’t set a formal deadline
The gold price has surged to record highs. Dirk Baur looks at what’s behind the move
26th Feb 25, 9:47am
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The gold price has surged to record highs. Dirk Baur looks at what’s behind the move
Until we can agree upon the shape and purpose of the state we are defending, then the long-overdue refurbishment and rehabilitation of our armed forces is unlikely to, and probably shouldn’t, happen
24th Feb 25, 8:30am
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Until we can agree upon the shape and purpose of the state we are defending, then the long-overdue refurbishment and rehabilitation of our armed forces is unlikely to, and probably shouldn’t, happen