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.
China’s Dream – Trade War and Peace
Remove Over 3000 international companies from 150 nations including 90 New Zealand exporters are participating in the forthcoming China International Import Expo (CIIE) which opens in Shanghai on 5 November. Conceived as a means to show China’s openness to the rest...
Trade agreements: good things come in threes
Remove This has been a hectic but productive week for New Zealand trade policy, with Parliamentary ratification of two important agreements – the Asia-Pacific mega-regional CPTPP, and the Pacific-focused PACER Plus agreement – and a negotiating session for a third big...
Comprehensive and Progressive, the Time for CPTPP is Now
Remove It takes the power of a good idea. A “comprehensive and progressive” version of Trans Pacific Partnership will be signed by eleven members of the original fellowship in Santiago on 8 March. The good idea is that trade and investment can be boosted by more open...
China FTA upgrade talks to begin in April – Premier Li Keqiang visit
Remove The Government’s announcement of outcomes from the visit of Chinese Premier Li Keqiang including the commencement to upgrade the NZ/China FTA....
