Fonterra has told investors in the cooperative's unit fund that it's critical the government continues driving regional and multi-lateral trade agreements.

The post-election rally has taken stock markets to all-time highs, but recent gains raise some interesting questions.

Fonterra wants to lift its UHT sales in China through its flagship brand, Anchor.

Outgoing Prime Minister John Key has been tipped as a potential candidate to head the International Monetary Fund.

Donald Trump issued a dramatic warning to companies that they would face "retribution" if they move American jobs overseas

COMMENT: John Key tries to smooth fears of a rising tide of US protectionism.

Trump is shocked that Carrier took him literally. That doesn't bode well for his many promises.

COMMENT: Every time I crossed a border in South America these past few weeks I was glad to be from New Zealand.

The US needs to continue to play a leading role when it comes to global trade agreements, Dennis Muilenburg says.

New Zealand's monthly trade deficit narrowed in October the global dairy market buoyed exports of dairy products.

Donald Trump's axing of the TPP is unsurprising but still a huge disappointment say two business leaders.

Prime Minister Theresa May acknowledged calls from Britain's main corporate lobby group to avoid a "cliff edge".

Donald Trump's trade policies will amount to the biggest change to the way America does business in decades.

Trump's foreign financial interests are on a scale never before seen in past presidencies.

New Zealand export log prices rose for a third straight month in November, aided by low shipping rates and demand from China.

Kiwi exporters are confident about 2017 despite uncertainties after Brexit and President-elect Donald Trump.

Donald Trump has been declared bankrupt six times. Economists are afraid he could do the same to the US economy.

Donald Trump has released the first hint of what his Administration's trade platform will be.

COMMENT: New Zealand's perceived geographic insulation from external dangers is now redundant.

COMMENT: Trump's insular America doesn't bode well for New Zealand businesses hoping to increase trade to the US, Anand Reddy writes.

COMMENT: Auditor-General's findings are a scathing assessment of the lack of transparency, Fran O'Sullivan writes.

Peter Cruddas, founder of CMC Markets, isn't shy about talking about his country's impending departure from Europe.

New Zealand export expectations have peaked to their highest level in six years.

Donald Trump is a "dangerous and destructive" presidential choice for Americans, US economists are warning.

Gold futures rallied to a three-week high after US Federal Bureau said it's reopening an inquiry into Hillary Clinton's email use.

For a businessman, Donald Trump displays a rare hostility toward economic freedom.

World wine output may fall 5.3pc this year due to excess rain that in South America and adverse weather in France.

Britain and New Zealand have agreed to set up trade policy talks to help push for greater trade liberalisation.

COMMENT: As NZ basks, a host of dangers await in the global economy.

Topsy-turvy weather in Brazil is pushing up the cost of commodities in your breakfast drink.