New Zealand business reacts to Donald Trump's victory

New Zealand business reacts to Donald Trump's victory
“America has given us an unprecedented and powerful mandate,” Donald Trump says. (Image: Getty)
Gregor Thompson
New Zealand business woke up on Thursday to the news that Donald Trump will re-enter the White House in January.“America has given us an unprecedented and powerful mandate,” Trump said in his victory speech in Florida, predicting a “golden age” under his new administration. ASB senior economist Mark Smith said that if the Republican Party also controls the House of Representatives, Trump would have the licence to carry out his America First policy agenda. “Already large US fiscal deficits could move highe...

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