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How New Zealand can ride out US ‘policy instability on steroids’

Two former trade ministers and a prime minister mull over New Zealand’s tariffs and trade agenda.

US President Donald Trump's tariff policy has affected New Zealand less than some other countries.

Brent Edwards Thu, 05 Jun 2025

Former Prime Minister Helen Clark suggests New Zealand has escaped the worst of the United States tariffs by being too small to notice.

Under the regime imposed by US President Donald Trump, New Zealand faces 10% tariffs on top of existing tariffs, but that remains a much smaller rate than tariffs

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Brent Edwards Thu, 05 Jun 2025
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