TRADE - MSC NewsWire

NZ seeks exemptions from US steel and aluminium tariffs

Mar 12, 2018 - New Zealand is actively seeking exemption from the punitive tariffs imposed on imports of steel and aluminium to the United States, arguing the country has a relationship with the US "not unlike Australia's", is running a trade deficit with the US, and is such a small producer that it represents no threat to US manufacturers.

Trump's controversial steel and aluminium tariffs to start in 15 days.

US President Donald Trump has imposed controversial orders imposing heavy tariffs on steel and aluminium - but some countries will be spared reports RadioNZ this morning.

New Zealand sets out progressive and inclusive trade approach at CPTPP signing

Minister for Trade and Export Growth David Parker has signed the Comprehensive and Progressive Agreement for Trans Pacific Partnership (CPTPP) in Santiago, Chile.

ExportNZ celebrates CPTPP

Mar 09, 2018 - ExportNZ is celebrating the signing of CPTPP in Chile overnight. ExportNZ Executive Director Catherine Beard says in the context of US protectionist moves and threats of global trade wars, the CPTPP is an exemplar of countries working together for open and free trade.

China: First import of fruit puree from New Zealand arrives at Jiangsu Port

Mar 08, 2018 - According to the Changzhou Entry-Exit Inspection & Quarantine Bureau, a batch of 1,319 boxes of fruit puree from New Zealand has successfully passed the quarantine examination and has arrived in the Chinese markets.

New Zealand explores ties with Mercosur

Mercosur trade bloc consisting of Argentina, Brazil, Paraquay and Uruguay

New Zealand is interested in strengthening economic ties with the Mercosur trading bloc, says Minister for Trade and Export Growth David Parker.

Something big just changed in China

Beijing-based economist Rodney Jones argues in an article on Newsroom today, New Zealand should have a robust debate about its relations with China under President-for-life Xi Jinping, and should be less afraid of any reaction in China to that debate.

Trump's steel and aluminium import tariffs plan

Trump is is coming under intense pressure from US business interests, foreign trading partners and international trade organisations to pull back from his tariff plan.

Are you a distributor looking for new Pacific Island products?

If the answer is YES – PTI NZ is on the hunt for new Distributors and Agents for a range of great Pacific Island made products coming into the New Zealand market.PTI NZ has adverting in the New Zealand Herald’s Friday Business Supplement as well as in PTI NZ’s social media pages on Facebook and LinkedIn has proved positive to date.