PM Ardern 'really positive' with NZ position in pursuing EU trade deal

PM Ardern 'really positive' with NZ position in pursuing EU trade deal
Paul McBeth
By Paul McBeth April 24 (BusinessDesk) - Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern is cautiously optimistic about New Zealand's pursuit of a free trade agreement with the European Union, with the nation's focus on environmental protections finding favour with French President Emmanuel Macron.  Speaking at her weekly post-Cabinet press conference since returning from the trip to Europe and the UK, Ardern said her primary goal of the trip to Europe was a successful meeting with Macron, with France traditionally resistant to opening its agricultural sec...