Of course, the problem with any high-risk strategy is that it can backfire spectacularly.

If 28-nation EU cannot secure an exemption, it has threatened to retaliate.

COMMENT:US trade drama has overshadowed important changes in China that we need to digest.

COMMENT: TPP is a step towards fulfilling one of the United Nations dreams.

US President Donald Trump is making a bold gamble.

JPMorgan boss warned stock markets could suffer a "deep correction" within three years.

Finance Minister Grant Robertson expects officials to seek an exemption to new US tariffs

COMMENT: New Zealand will not escape Trump's trade war.

US Donald President Trump has this morning signed off on tariffs sparking trade war fears

China says a trade war will hurt all sides and is appealing for a negotiated settlement.

Green MP Golriz Ghahraman accuses her coalition government of "spin" about revised TPP.

COMMENT: When a Kiwi company as big as this gets into strife, we should all take notice.

The US accuses China of not obeying rules related to the theft of intellectual property.

News that White House economic advisor Gary Cohn quit over trade policy rattled markets

Departure of a key, pro-trade economic advisor puts our export-led economy at risk.

George W. Bush's chief of staff has warned Trump over his proposed steel tariff.

New Zealand exporters will watch nervously as Trump battles his own party over tariffs.

Republican lawmakers are worried about the consequences of steel and aluminum tariffs.

The market is currently awaiting the outcome of the Italian election.

Trump's announcement of stiff tariffs comes as NZ prepares to sign CPTPP.

Trump's global trade war snowballed into a third day.

China president Xi Jinping has warned that no one is above regulation in the country.

Demand for machinery - including tractors - pushed imports values to a record in January

The annual trade deficit for the year ended January was $3.22 billion.

Ardern spoke of US in terms of difference and China in terms of leadership.

Ardern did not comment on China's proposal to extend presidential terms beyond ten years.

PM Malcolm Turnbull says there's one thing the US could learn from Australia.

NZ's biggest port posted a net profit of $47 million, up from $41.9 million last year.

Trump has already imposed new tariffs on washing machines and solar panels.