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Trump trade ‘emergency’ follows decades of anger that America has been ripped off
New York Times: Experts question how the US can be facing an emergency over trade deficit.

'Crouch, touch, hold’ before engaging with US: Hawke’s Bay industry wary of tariff scrum
Hawke’s Bay exports in 2023 were valued at $3.23 billion, 31% of its GDP.

The false things Trump said about tariffs during his announcement
The President relied on claims that have been debunked many times before.

Why the US 20% tariff figure is ‘garbage economics’
So where did the mysterious number come from?

Editorial: We escaped Trump’s Liberation Day hurt locker ... for now
OPINION: Of greater concern now is suppressed consumer demand for all exports.

‘Manageable’ impact: NZ faces $900m hit from US tariffs
Weaker global demand is likely to depress commodity prices, says Westpac's Kelly Eckhold.

Luxon says 'tariffs not the way to go' as Trump slaps 10% tariff on NZ
Luxon expects costs will rise for US consumers buying NZ products.

Tariffs explained - who pays? Will they cost NZ consumers?
Liam Dann answers some of the big tariff questions after today's announcement.

Trade Minister Todd McClay reacts to Trump's tariff announcement
Trade Minister Todd McClay speaks to media following President Trump's tariff announcement. Video / RNZ

Inside Economics: Could Trump tariffs mean lower OCR, plus why house prices are just ‘plodding’
OPINION: Liam Dann takes a deep dive into the week's economic news.

Opinion: Trump’s tariffs – is he going back to the future and doing a tax switch?
OPINION: Donald Trump has assembled a Cabinet of 'outside the box thinkers'.

Gold hits record prices – so how do you buy it? And is it worth the investment?
Gold has reached an all-time price high amid trade and economic uncertainty.

What Trump’s tariff turmoil means for NZ’s economic recovery
OPINION: Good, bad or ugly, here's hoping US tariff announcement brings some certainty.

Trump car tariffs may increase cost of some car parts, lead to more Chinese vehicles in NZ
Car industry groups are keeping a close eye on potential tariff impacts on NZ.

The secret of survival – Winston Peters is set to turn 80
Winston Peters was given a surprise gift by US Secretary of State Marco Rubio.

Editorial: Luxon puts bat to ball in India but will he put pen to paper?
OPINION: Dairy remains the trickiest delivery to negotiate between the two countries.

Heathrow Airport on fire, Western Springs Speedway revs up for a final lap | NZ Herald News Update
Heathrow Airport is closed due to a fire breaking out. PM Luxon has touched back down on home soil after a productive trip to India. Western Springs Speedway closes its doors.

X sues Indian government over censorship, upping US pressure on Modi
Musk's companies recently made significant market inroads in India.

Matthew Hooton: Luxon’s India trade push could secure second term
OPINION: The PM might gain from trying the same approach he used in New Delhi back home.

PM Luxon defends NZDF job cuts plan as India visit ends
The Government is about to release its 15-year plan for NZ's defence spending.

Audrey Young: Veteran vs newbie – Luxon and Peters take very different styles to world stage
OPINION: The PM gets an A for enthusiasm, but he may have his high trade hopes dashed.