April 2025 Introduction This submission is being made on behalf of the New Zealand International Business Forum (NZIBF), whose members are listed at...
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...
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.
Big breakthrough for exports to the Gulf – a NZ/GCC FTA 17 years in the making.
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.
NZIBF is pleased to welcome the conclusion of the NZ/UAE CEPA – a useful boost for exporters at a difficult time.
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.
Stephen Jacobi gave a geo-political, trade and consumer update at the NZ Apples and Pears Inc Conference.
Executive Director of NZIBF Stephen Jacobi discusses NTBs at the Red Meat Sector Conference.
