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Rising demand for imports has widened the trade deficit to $4 billion.
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UK FTA talks: They could have chosen anyone, says Parker
David Parker welcomes UK move on FTA as he prepares for more trade talks in Mexico.
There will be no winners in trade war - Chinese ambassador to NZ
COMMENT: China does not want to fight a trade war, nor will it initiate one.
Liam Dann: Trade war shock just what NZ didn't need
COMMENT: The trade war has escalated, hitting commodity markets and threatening NZ GDP.
Hosking talks to Steven Joyce and Grant Robertson regarding fiscal hole
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Bitcoin tycoon goes on a foul-mouthed rant
Dubbed China's richest bitcoin billionaire Li Xiaolai is the founder of Beijing's Bitfund
Aaron Blake: Trade risk and reward
COMMENT: Presdient Donald Trump's trade war is turning the anecdotes against him.
What is the WTO? And what would happen if Trump left it?
Trump's threats to leave the WTO could have major repercussions.
China vows trade war counter-attack
Trump pulls the trigger on a trade war with China - which immediately plan to respond.
Economy Hub: D-Day for Trump trade war
Unless a last minute deal is reached the US-China trade war begins tomorrow night.
Mark Lister: A half-year economic scorecard
The local economy remains solid, but there are increasing signs of a slowdown.
Europe's 'death wish' has never been stronger
COMMENT: Recession worries are edging on to radar screens.
Bitcoin bloodbath continues as speculative bubble bursts
The cryptocurrency's 2018 crash may help cement its place in the bubble record books.
It's math men vs Mad men in ad world
Traditional ad agencies are already under pressure from the likes of Facebook and Google.
Peters: Time for some original thinking
Winston Peters says New Zealand is sticking with "Asia Pacific" rather than "Indo Pacific"
Economy at crossroads - will it get better or worse?
Which path will we follow? Economist Christian Hawkesby weighs optimism versus pessimism.
Trump-supporting Harley owners respond to tariff fight
Trump supporters aren't buying Harley's rationale for shifting some production abroad.
NZ dollar falls as trade war fears linger
Trump's firm stance on trade protectionism has the market concerned.
US debt set for highest level since WWII
US debt is projected to grow to 96 per cent of GDP by 2028.
Watch: 'Megatrends' shaking up your workplace
Watch: A new report identifies the megatrends shaping the New Zealand workforce.
Harley hits the road as Trump's tariffs squeeze US business
Harley-Davidson is moving some production abroad as Trump's tariffs start to squeeze.
Trump's popular China tariffs may lead to pain
The trade war with China invites Chinese regulators to take aim at US companies.
NZ primary sector wary of world trade wars
The primary sector its jumpy over the prospect of escalating trade protectionism.
Could NZ enter Eurovision? EU trade boss thinks so
TVNZ is an associate member of Eurovision and would have to select the act.
Audrey Young: NZ too deferential to US
COMMENT: The Emeritus foreign minister Helen Clark said what had to be said this week.
EU trade chief: no need for total secrecy
EU Trade chief says they need 'good forces' in US to oppose tariffs too.
EU and NZ launch trade talks
EU Trade Commissioner points to agriculture as difficult area, but 'compromise' possible.
EU trade chief on a mission down under
EU and New Zealand have a similar approach to FTA deals says David Parker.
Chinese stocks plunge amidst Trump's trade war
Donald Trump's latest trade threat has spooked the Chinese and local markets today.
South Korean firms drooling over business prospects in the North
South Korean businesses are eagerly waiting for the gates to the North to open.