COMMENT: Industry anger with Govt baseless given global shift away from fossil fuels.

Donald Trump took a swing at the Russian and Chinese regimes on Twitter yesterday.

Ardern's visit could be a welcome reprieve for Merkel.

Ardern is finding her own niche in international affairs.

Ardern talked trade, Syria with French President before meeting Trudeau

Merkel could teach Ardern a trick or two about dealing with Trumpesque egos around her.

PM invites Macron to New Zealand - it would be first visit by a French President.

Some firms are looking at ways to hide their origin by shipping through other countries.

COMMENT: China doesn't want trade war but has no intention of backing down to Trump.

Trade and Export Growth Minister wants a new progressive and inclusive trade agenda.

NZ says it is still not certain whether the US wants back into the TPP.

This would constitute a massive U-turn for the US President.

Matt Silver is still looking for a new home for his unique collection, which didn't sell.

COMMENT: Xi chooses prestigious Boao forum to position China in a conciliatory fashion.

China could liquidate its $1.7 trillion holdings of US Treasury debt.

Move takes direct aim at President Vladimir Putin's inner circle.

Beijing pledges to "counterattack with great strength" if US implements tariffs.

The US can't win a war of consumer attrition with China - not without mates.

Opportunities for New Zealand companies in Thailand, an industry leader says.

Ardern to be questioned about 'trade wars,' Middlemore Hospital and RNZ

US urged to discard tariffs China says may set off a chain reaction.

NZ economic relationship with China has grown since the FTA was signed in 2008.

The two elephants of world trade embark on the opening skirmishes of a potential trade war

How will Trump react when his actions are ruled to be illegal?

Markets have been rattled by Trump's trade war talk but should recover, says Mike Taylor

The trade situation is changing every few days, says David Parker.

Todd McClay thinks Trade Minister David Parker should go to Washington and make NZ's case.

Trump brings in a political hawk as he risks a trade war between the US and China.

The White House said the China benefits far more than the US from their trade relations.

Tighter visa policies for Chinese students are also being considered.