T Day has come

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President Trump’s decision to impose tariffs on Canada, Mexico and China has consequences for the whole world. Further such action may be in the pipeline. Read our initial assessment from Stephen Jacobi.

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A Trade Policy for our times

A Trade Policy for our times

The Government is “refreshing” its trade policy strategy. That’s both admirable and timely. The existing strategy coined a generation ago by former Trade Minister Tim Groser when still an MFAT official has served New Zealand well.  It saw in the successful conclusion...

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Oh, What A Lovely War

Oh, What A Lovely War

Who spoke to whom about what in China has over recent weeks fuelled some intense speculation and even political fallout about whether there is a looming trade war. Mercifully the Chinese Government – through the Ambassador in Wellington – has now dismissed the claim...

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TIES THAT BIND – EXPANDING CER TO ASEAN

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Stephen Jacobi discusses expanding CER to ASEAN, based on his remarks he gave at an ASEAN NZ Business Council agri-business event, hosted by ANZ Bank.

SPOTLIGHT ON SUBSIDIES

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Agricultural subsidies by OECD members and major emerging economies have reached the level of USD 851 billion a year. They are not only financially wasteful, they are distorting global trade and impacting negatively on the environment. Some new research casts light on this perennial problem for NZ dairy trade. We need some creative thinking to level the playing field. NZIBF Executive Director Stephen Jacobi writes a blog for TradeWorks.

Address to NZ Apples and Pears Inc Conference, 30 July

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Stephen Jacobi gave a geo-political, trade and consumer update at the NZ Apples and Pears Inc Conference.