PM Jacinda Ardern speaking in Bangkok about the upgrade with agriculture minister Damien O’Connor
PM Jacinda Ardern speaking in Bangkok about the upgrade with agriculture minister Damien O’Connor. Video / Audrey Young
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Focus Live Earlier: PM Ardern speaks moments after meeting President Trump in New York
Focus Live Earlier: PM Ardern speaks moments after meeting President Trump in New York.
Disturbing signs ahead for NZ trade
Experts predict change in the global trading environment leaves us on the edge of crisis.
Liam Dann: Hong Kong's tough choice makes NZ look lucky
COMMENT: Clash of ideologies in Hong Kong puts NZ's diplomatic dilemmas in perspective.
Trade barriers for NZ exporters spike - US worst culprit
Donald Trump's trade war has given many countries a green light to increase barriers.
How the trade war is hurting NZ - threat vs reality
As the trade war heats up markets are rattled, but how hard is it really hitting NZ?
Liam Dann: Is this the stupidest thing Trump's ever said?
COMMENT: Never mind Greenland, it doesn't get dumber than Trump's 2018 take on trade wars.
Trump 'hereby' orders US business out of China. Can he do that?
Some see command as more than "cheap talk," saying he has real levers to compel compliance
History complicates Seoul-Tokyo trade dispute
Here's a look at the source of the troubles between Seoul and Tokyo.
Is fall in global dairy trade sign of China's weaker purchasing power?
Are Chinese buyers feeling the pinch as the yuan devalues?
Brian Gaynor: NZ risks being caught in trade war crossfire
COMMENT: China and the US may force us to choose between them.
Liam Dann: Markets on edge as China and US face-off on trade
COMMENT: Can officials broker peace in the trade war that's slowing global growth?
What a hard Brexit could mean for NZ's trade with UK
The rise of Boris Johnson has added more uncertainty to the mix for trade with Britain.
China's economy slows to 27-year low amid trade war with US
Beijing and Washington remain locked in a trade war that has no end in sight.
Liam Dann: Swine fever casts shadow on global economy
COMMENT: Epidemic has potential to change the economic equations for New Zealand.
Sheep milk opens NZ up to whole new market
The White Sheep Co is tapping into two emerging markets.
Parker tells officials to fast track China free trade agreement upgrade
Progress has been made but certain dairy industry proposals are off the table.
Fonterra's Beingmate back in black, looks to avoid delisting
Beingmate expects net profit of $9m in financial year 2018.
Explainer: Why NZ can't afford to mess with China
China and NZ's relationship has been of mutual benefit since it signed FTA in 2008.
Editorial: Trade truce relief for US farmers
EDITORIAL: Suspension of the US-China trade war is a relief of American farmers.
Liam Dann: Huawei just the start of NZ's China relations headache
COMMENT: China is not liberalising as the West hoped and this presents a challenge for NZ.
Barry Coates: Concerns over trade deal have not gone away
COMMENT: We need fundamental change to our international trade and investment strategy.
PM describes Apec trade spat between US and China as 'disappointing'
A trade spat between the US and China led to a failure for Apec to reach a consensus.
NZ fails to secure US steel and aluminium tariff exemption
Minister not optimistic about NZ's chances of securing an exemption in the future either.
Import firm opens the door to Aussies
Container Door is gearing up to disrupt Australia's retail sector.
Controversial CPTPP trade deal passes third reading
The controversial CPTPP trade deal has passed its third reading in Parliament.
Comment | Decade of high debt and loose money comes home to roost
Clouds currently darken the economic horizon.
NZ officials keeping an eye on China trade regulations
Trade officials are keeping a close on changes to China's e-commerce regulations.
US negotiators: 'Trump doesn't understand how global trade works'
Former trade officials have decried Trump's understanding of global trade and tariffs
Jane Kelsey: Out with old and let's be transparent with new
COMMENT: I have described the Trade for All agenda as "too little, too late".
Soper: 'Trade for All' agenda another announcement without substance
COMMENT: It's a bit like putting the produce laden cart before the lumbering Clydesdale.
Liam Dann: Trump farm policy is pure socialism
COMMENT:Trump's stance takes a socialist twist as US taxpayers pay farmers for their milk.
'Hat's the way we do it', boasts Trump
The President puts the spotlight on US-made goods at the Made in America showcase.