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Renewed US trade war threatens China's 'lifeline'

Exports have historically been a key engine in the world's second-largest economy.

US bans imports from dozens of Chinese firms over 'forced labour'

Uyghur forced labour claims have consequences for mining, textiles and solar industries.

Trump says he will create ‘External Revenue Service’ for tariffs

But who will foot the bill on tariffs?

US announces new restrictions on AI chip exports

Industry backlash and most countries will face a cap on advanced chip imports.

Logistics groups move Chinese staff to help companies tackle Sino-US trade tensions

Financial Times: Firms redeploy Mandarin speakers to help manufacturers set up overseas.

Fran O’Sullivan: Should Donald Trump simply buy NZ and ‘Make Aotearoa Great Again’?

OPINION: Trump is eyeing Greenland but why not NZ?

Panama Canal CEO says Trump's plans would 'lead to chaos'

There's only one exception to the rules, and that won't change for Trump, canal boss says.

Javier Milei’s next economic mission: affordable air fryers

Financial Times: Libertarian leader scraps tariffs to break open protectionist economy.

Imports down, exports up in November trade data

Best November trade performance since 2020 revealed a day after dismal GDP data.

Zespri fires up expanded offshore growing plans

Overseas growers are lining up to produce SunGold for Zespri.

Wall Street bets Trump will fuel further dollar gains

Financial Times: Trump unlikely to get his wish of a weaker currency, investors say.

Current account deficit narrows as Kiwis import less

The latest figures from Stats NZ show a modest improvement in the trade balance.

UK joins Indo-Pacific trade bloc CPTPP in 'biggest deal since Brexit'

Membership is hoped to boost the UK's flagging economy by up to $4.4 billion a year.

Fran O'Sullivan: What Peters' bold words reveal about NZ's China strategy

OPINION: Foreign Minister Winston Peters will meet his counterpart in Beijing next year.

Editorial: Ferries update a political power play from Peters

OPINION: The new Minister of Rail is already styling himself as a ferry hero.

UK finance minister to meet EU counterparts in post-Brexit 'reset'

She's the first British chancellor to attend a Eurogroup meeting since the UK left.