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End of the East Asian growth miracle?
Economy

Alan Bollard: End of the East Asian growth miracle?

The US is punishing Asia for failures at home.

Alan Bollard 08 Apr 2025
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Pandora’s box has been opened
Economy

Cameron Bagrie: Pandora’s box has been opened

The writing has been on the wall for a while.

Cameron Bagrie 08 Apr 2025
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
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


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