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![Alan Bollard: Covid has hit global economy faster and deeper than GFC](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=793)
Alan Bollard: Covid has hit global economy faster and deeper than GFC
The Apec CEO Summit has turned its attention to the economic recovery from Covid.
![Charles Finny: Apec — and a WTO in crisis](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=793)
Charles Finny: Apec — and a WTO in crisis
Charles Finny would like to see support of the WTO in the Apec Leaders' Declaration.
![Aukus row: France calls off EU trade talks with Australia](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=793)
Aukus row: France calls off EU trade talks with Australia
"Keeping one's word" is a condition of trust, says French Europe minister.
![NZ secures Apec deal for equitable Covid vaccine access](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=793)
NZ secures Apec deal for equitable Covid vaccine access
The 21 Apec countries represent over a third the population and half the world's GDP.
![Apec 2021: Minister to push for end to vaccine trade barriers](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=793)
Apec 2021: Minister to push for end to vaccine trade barriers
This Saturday is the first big leaders meeting of Apec 2021, when trade ministers meet.
![EXPLAINER: Why patents on Covid-19 vaccines are so contentious](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=793)
EXPLAINER: Why patents on Covid-19 vaccines are so contentious
A look at what patents do and how they influence the fight against Covid-19.
![US backs waiving intellectual property rules on Covid-19 vaccines](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=793)
US backs waiving intellectual property rules on Covid-19 vaccines
The move will ease trade rules to enable more production more of the life-saving vaccines.
![Michael Barnett: As the US rejoins the real world it's our job to engage](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=793)
Michael Barnett: As the US rejoins the real world it's our job to engage
Opinion: New US administration can renew ways to live, work, trade and engage with NZ.
![Brexit deal hurts NZ exporters - industry](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=793)
Brexit deal hurts NZ exporters - industry
The meat industry is urging the Government to fight new quotas in the UK-EU trade deal.
![PM not taking sides in Australia-China tariff fight](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=793)
PM not taking sides in Australia-China tariff fight
A professor of international law is calling on New Zealand to back Australia.
![Inside the White House: Trump's Kiwi right-hand man speaks](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=793)
Inside the White House: Trump's Kiwi right-hand man speaks
Trump's Kiwi deputy chief of staff says he he lost friends because of his job.
![MacNamara: Thorny issues for NZ's new Trade Minister](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=793)
MacNamara: Thorny issues for NZ's new Trade Minister
Securing greater access to the United States market is just one of many issue.
![Global challenges for NZ won't disappear with Trump](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=793)
Global challenges for NZ won't disappear with Trump
NZ's commitment to multilateralism has clashed with a new kind of isolationism in the US.
![Liam Dann: Why Ardern can't call Trump a creep ... even if he is](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=793)
Liam Dann: Why Ardern can't call Trump a creep ... even if he is
The Government shouldn't endorse Trump's pick for top OECD job just because he's a Kiwi.
![Trump wrecking-ball takes another swing at global trade](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=793)
Trump wrecking-ball takes another swing at global trade
The Trump administration continues to undermine global free-trade at the WTO.
![UK not 'match fit' for post-Brexit trade talks, claims New Zealand's deputy prime minister](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=793)
UK not 'match fit' for post-Brexit trade talks, claims New Zealand's deputy prime minister
Winston Peters complains about lack of progress in negotiations.
![Alfredo Pérez Bravo: Why NZ should support Jesús Seade to head the WTO](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=793)
Alfredo Pérez Bravo: Why NZ should support Jesús Seade to head the WTO
Comment: Current WTO head Roberto Azevêdo from Brazil steps down on August 31.
![Coronavirus: Bigger impact than trade war - study](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=793)
Coronavirus: Bigger impact than trade war - study
Study predicts export losses of more than $40b a week
![Audrey Young: Michael Cullen was right about Mike Moore](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=793)
Audrey Young: Michael Cullen was right about Mike Moore
COMMENT: Moore could have helped to blunt Labour's factionalism, writes Audrey Young.
![Editorial: It's hard to overstate WTO setback for international law](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=793)
Editorial: It's hard to overstate WTO setback for international law
EDITORIAL: New Zealand has always had a particular need for multilateral agreements.
![Winston Peters G20 pitch: Trade and climate change](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=793)
Winston Peters G20 pitch: Trade and climate change
Winston Peters used a rare audience with the big countries to put in a plea for the small.