US tariff policy rattles NZ business confidence

US tariff policy rattles NZ business confidence
Donald Trump's trade policy has caused confusion
Staff reporters
ANZ‘s Business Outlook survey shows confidence took a hit in April as US trade policy rattled markets.“The month of April was punctuated by global market turmoil precipitated by US tariff announcements,” said ANZ chief economist Sharon Zollner.“We can divide our sample into those received early in the month, mostly between 1 and 4 April, and those received late in the month.”“The latter sample is smaller and therefore subject to more statistical noise and volatility, and we would take it as a directional sign...

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