US has ‘softer underbelly’ than China in trade war: Sir John Key

Former prime minister is optimistic US/China negotiations will occur, and New Zealand will soon emerge from economic gloom.

Sir John Key spoke at Icehouse’s Ignite Growth Summit in Auckland today.

Will Mace Tue, 06 May 2025

Sir John Key is “reasonably optimistic” about a negotiated solution to the trade war between the United States and China, saying he believes Donald Trump’s US has a “softer underbelly” than its opponent.

Speaking at the Icehouse Ignite Growth Summit at Auckland’s Viaduct Events Centre

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