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‘A very dumb thing’: Trudeau slams Trump’s tariffs
Canadian PM angers Trump who has threatened to raise tariffs even further.
China, Mexico, Canada retaliate against sweeping US tariffs
Canadian and Mexican exports face a 25% tariff, with energy resources from Canada at 10%.
Time for NZ to get creative on trade as FTAs reach limit: expert
If free trade agreements are no longer the panacea, what else is?
Biden and Macron hold talks on Ukraine, climate, China
Biden will honour Macron with the first state dinner of his presidency during his visit.
Shane Jones: Where is Jacinda Ardern positioning NZ in foreign policy rejig?
OPINION: Former Cabinet Minister questions PM's direction on foreign policy.
Putin says Russia can't be isolated; WTO sees war weighing on global trade growth
Vladimir Putin is vowing that its goals in Ukraine will be achieved.
Trade disruptions set to hit consumers hard in 2022
Two new reports highlight extent to which pandemic has raised costs for global trade.
Jane Kelsey: WTO on a TRIP to a potential fall
OPINION: Jane Kelsey sounds some warnings over next week's WTO ministerial conference.
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
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
"Keeping one's word" is a condition of trust, says French Europe minister.
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
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
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
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
Opinion: New US administration can renew ways to live, work, trade and engage with NZ.
Brexit deal hurts NZ exporters - industry
The meat industry is urging the Government to fight new quotas in the UK-EU trade deal.
It's time to come together with a global collaboration on vaccines
Opinion: Vaccine roll-out isn't ample to meet the pandemic and will leave millions behind.
China crisis: Australian PM told to 'slap himself'
China doubles down after posting a falsified image, says PM should "kneel on the ground".
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
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
Securing greater access to the United States market is just one of many issue.
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
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
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
Winston Peters complains about lack of progress in negotiations.
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.