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Stephen Roach likens Donald Trump's reversal of America's global leadership role to a full-blown crisis, similar to Covid-19
26th Mar 25, 10:02am
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Stephen Roach likens Donald Trump's reversal of America's global leadership role to a full-blown crisis, similar to Covid-19
Trouble at Tesla and protests against Trump’s tariffs suggest consumer boycotts are starting to bite,  Erin O'Brien & Justine Coneybeer say
24th Mar 25, 10:29am
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Trouble at Tesla and protests against Trump’s tariffs suggest consumer boycotts are starting to bite,  Erin O'Brien & Justine Coneybeer say
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
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
Patrick Watson of Mauldin Economics says talk of a US recession is now everywhere having seemed unlikely three months ago
19th Mar 25, 9:59am
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Patrick Watson of Mauldin Economics says talk of a US recession is now everywhere having seemed unlikely three months ago
Stephen Roach shows how the US president's policies could create the very problems he falsely claims to be confronting
2nd Mar 25, 2:00pm
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Stephen Roach shows how the US president's policies could create the very problems he falsely claims to be confronting
A bully in a China shop?
24th Feb 25, 8:55am
A bully in a China shop?
In a new Of Interest podcast, David Mahon suggests PM Christopher Luxon visiting India before China may be viewed in China 'almost as a statement of a diplomatic insult'
20th Feb 25, 10:00am
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In a new Of Interest podcast, David Mahon suggests PM Christopher Luxon visiting India before China may be viewed in China 'almost as a statement of a diplomatic insult'
Canada is facing big bully threats. Cory Doctorow (a Canadian) says retaliatory tariffs are not the right response. He says, hit them where it will REALLY hurt. And maybe there are lessons here for us and others
6th Feb 25, 8:20am
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Canada is facing big bully threats. Cory Doctorow (a Canadian) says retaliatory tariffs are not the right response. He says, hit them where it will REALLY hurt. And maybe there are lessons here for us and others
Amidst Trump's tariff trade war, don't forget the online economy
3rd Feb 25, 12:00pm
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Amidst Trump's tariff trade war, don't forget the online economy
Capital Economics says the resulting surge in US inflation from the announced tariffs is going to 'come faster and be larger than we initially expected'
3rd Feb 25, 9:32am
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Capital Economics says the resulting surge in US inflation from the announced tariffs is going to 'come faster and be larger than we initially expected'
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
1st Feb 25, 1:33pm
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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
Claudio Bozzi looks at why the West is so concerned about China investing billions in ports around the world
27th Jan 25, 9:30am
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Claudio Bozzi looks at why the West is so concerned about China investing billions in ports around the world
Stephen Roach points out that the new US 'External Revenue Service' would target their domestic importers, not foreign producers
25th Jan 25, 12:52pm
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Stephen Roach points out that the new US 'External Revenue Service' would target their domestic importers, not foreign producers
Brian Easton wonders whether we can trust the Trump cabinet to act in the public interest
13th Jan 25, 8:45am
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Brian Easton wonders whether we can trust the Trump cabinet to act in the public interest
Although the latest full dairy auction recorded lower prices, in perspective of broader market forces the dairy sector is in good shape. It may lead the overall economy out of its recession
8th Jan 25, 9:13am
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Although the latest full dairy auction recorded lower prices, in perspective of broader market forces the dairy sector is in good shape. It may lead the overall economy out of its recession
Beijing-based David Mahon is watching China adjust to a world with greater chaos, weaker global institutions, more protectionism and a shrinking global economy. He sees a China making its own opportunities
5th Jan 25, 7:30am
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Beijing-based David Mahon is watching China adjust to a world with greater chaos, weaker global institutions, more protectionism and a shrinking global economy. He sees a China making its own opportunities
Beijing-based David Mahon counsels NZ decisionmakers not to decouple from China because opportunities will emerge in ways they would never have done in steadier geopolitical times
20th Dec 24, 9:00am
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Beijing-based David Mahon counsels NZ decisionmakers not to decouple from China because opportunities will emerge in ways they would never have done in steadier geopolitical times
David McMillan looks at why Donald Trump’s election could hasten the end of US dollar dominance
14th Dec 24, 9:01am
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David McMillan looks at why Donald Trump’s election could hasten the end of US dollar dominance
New modelling from Niven Winchester shows how Trump’s trade tariffs will hurt, and help, New Zealand
4th Dec 24, 1:49pm
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New modelling from Niven Winchester shows how Trump’s trade tariffs will hurt, and help, New Zealand
A gradual and multi-speed fall in tariffs is helping the horticultural sector overcome choppy trading conditions
3rd Dec 24, 5:00pm
A gradual and multi-speed fall in tariffs is helping the horticultural sector overcome choppy trading conditions
Canada's Trade Minister gives New Zealand no assurances on dairy sales after talks among CPTPP trade ministers
29th Nov 24, 2:11pm
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Canada's Trade Minister gives New Zealand no assurances on dairy sales after talks among CPTPP trade ministers
Rabobank report says Trump’s second term set to create complex landscape for global food and agri trade
25th Nov 24, 11:54am
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Rabobank report says Trump’s second term set to create complex landscape for global food and agri trade
Jane Kelsey argues Trump’s tariffs are nothing new, NZ’s real problem is the failing free trade system itself
15th Nov 24, 10:30am
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Jane Kelsey argues Trump’s tariffs are nothing new, NZ’s real problem is the failing free trade system itself
David Mahon reviews what is in store for China in the wake of the US election
14th Nov 24, 10:18am
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David Mahon reviews what is in store for China in the wake of the US election