June 2025 Introduction This submission is made on behalf of the New Zealand International Business Forum (NZIBF) and Export New Zealand (ExportNZ)....
It’s not a secret – negotiators from the sixteen member economies of the Regional Comprehensive Economic Partnership (RCEP) are meeting in Auckland 12-18 June. RCEP brings together the ten ASEAN economies plus the three North Asian giants (China, Japan and Korea) and...
A recent report from the forest industry[1] has drawn attention to the increasing prevalence of non tariff barriers (NTBs). NTBs are the next frontier for trade policy. As tariffs are brought down through comprehensive trade agreements, governments tend to make...
Canterbury farmer Craige Mackenzie expresses his support for TPP on the Global Farmer Network. Here in New Zealand, we expect a pitched battle over TPP. As an island nation, we’re an outward-looking country. We produce high quality food, with an emphasis on ethics and...
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There’s an old Peggy Lee song – “If that’s all there is, then let’s keep dancin’”. That...
Now that the US Congress has finally given President Obama his much longed for fast track trade...
The leak of Trans Pacific Partnership (TPP) text on transparency for pharmaceutical purchasing...
After weeks of political and procedural wrangling the United States Senate has finally approved...
On a rare day in Washington recently it looked as though the Congress and Administration could...
The wildest speculation and misinformation is being spread about by those opposed to the Trans...
The signing of New Zealand’s FTA with Korea is another “brick in the wall” for New Zealand’s FTA...
Those concerned about investor rights in trade agreements might well reflect on the...
In his 2015 State of the Union address President Obama has at last thrown the weight of his office...
On 24 September 2024 a stakeholders seminar was held in Auckland to reassess the Southern Link concept, five years after a large conference kickstarted focused discussion of the idea (before Covid intervened). This report of the seminar discussions...
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.
It’s been a busy but tough year for trade. Read our end-of-year roundup by Executive Director Stephen Jacobi.
In this episode of the Diplosphere podcast, Stephen discusses his extensive career in trade and diplomacy.
APEC Business Leaders Call for Bold Actions on Sustainable Growth and Economic Integration
Read Stephen Jacobi’s assessment of the recent CPTPP Ministerial: there’s not much shouting about CPTPP these days but more passion would be a good thing
Read the NZIBF Chair’s report for 2024.
Australia is our most important partner. This year the Australia NZ Leadership Forum celebrates 20 years. Our colleague Simon Le Quesne reflects on this milestone for the Trade Working Blog.
SouthernLink is a big, bold idea we need to help double export value. It’s a concept that is gaining traction but needs more advocacy, writes Stephen Jacobi.
Executive Director StephenJacobi gave a global economic update to the recent 55th One Stop Update for Accountants.
