Deputy Prime Minister Winston Peters spoke to Jamie Mackay about Trump's tariffs on The Country today. Photo / Mark Mitchell
Today on The Country radio show, host Jamie Mackay catches up with Deputy Prime Minister Winston Peters to learn what he makes of US President Donald Trump’s tariffs for New Zealand goods.
On with the show:
Winston Peters:
The Deputy Prime Minister, Foreign Minister and Leader of NZ First comments on Liberation Day, saying it’s a good result for New Zealand.
He also talks about being on the warpath with the Greens this week.
Plus, he reluctantly comments on becoming an octogenarian next Friday.
Wayne Langford:
Federated Farmers’ National President and Golden Bay dairy farmer in the Tasman District, updates the rainfall numbers as an atmospheric river hovers overhead.
He also comments on the banking enquiry and the Feds’ GMO submission.
Ben Picton:
Rabobank’s senior strategist discusses the latest on the USA tariffs and the upcoming RBNZ decision on the OCR on April 9.
Chris Russell:
Our Australian correspondent gives us his take on Trump’s tariffs and why Aussie beef is being called out.
Plus, he talks about some shattering livestock losses after the SW Queensland floods.
Listen below:
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