With more than 30% of NZ's exports going to China any retaliation would have a significant impact.
The company formerly known as Moa is trying to fix a legacy of the extinct brewing company.
Concerns over precast flooring at the $179 million Asteron Centre was an indictment of the continued use of pre-cast concrete flooring in major multi-storey buildings.
Farmers across the nation take to the streets to protest what they say is "unworkable" reform.