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NZ Embassy instructed to contact USTR: McClay
Politics

NZ Embassy instructed to contact USTR: McClay

Kiwi exporters are extremely nimble and will remain competitive.

Staff reporters 07 Apr 2025
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Half of US consumers expect tariffs recession
Trade

Half of US consumers expect tariffs recession

About a third would be less likely to buy NZ goods, according to a Stickybeak poll.

Staff reporters 07 Apr 2025
US tariff risk less than expected for FPH, Jarden says
Economy

US tariff risk less than expected for FPH, Jarden says

Jarden says tariff-related impacts on earnings would be "nominal" by 2030.

John Anthony 04 Apr 2025
Trump’s tariffs may spur a more dovish RBNZ
Economy

Trump’s tariffs may spur a more dovish RBNZ

The risk appears more weighted to the RBNZ cutting the OCR further than otherwise.

Rebecca Howard 04 Apr 2025


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