Trump to US farmers: ‘Have fun!’, NZ exporters not so much

Trump to US farmers: ‘Have fun!’, NZ exporters not so much
Trump announced tariffs on agricultural products from April 2. (Image: Getty)
Dileepa Fonseka
US President Donald Trump has announced potentially sweeping tariffs on agriculture, but they may leave New Zealand at no more of a disadvantage than other countries – if they happen at all.In a post on Trump’s social media network Truth Social on Tuesday, the US president said: “To the Great Farmers of the United States: Get ready to start making a lot of agricultural product to be sold INSIDE of the United States. Tariffs will go on external product on April 2nd. Have fun!”Trump provided no further details, including t...

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