AI offers roadmap through tariff turbulence, if NZ seizes it

AI offers roadmap through tariff turbulence, if NZ seizes it
Tariffs are worrying NZ’s exporters, according to a recent ASB survey. (Image: Getty)
Dileepa Fonseka
Companies around the world are concerned about tariffs, and New Zealand is no exception. However, some see hope in the way technology is helping certain companies stay ahead of the tariffs.A survey by ASB Bank of 344 NZ business leaders, conducted between April 24 and May 5, revealed that 67% of them were concerned about the impact of proposed US tariffs, with 80% of export businesses expressing concern.ASB’s summary of the results observed: “Kiwi business leaders believe Trump’s tariffs will have a more severe global impact t...

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