Trade Minister discusses US tariff hike with American representative

Saturday 2 August 2025 · 3 outlets · 2 reports · updated Sat 2 Aug 2025, 7:55pm

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Trade Minister Todd McClay has spoken with US trade representative Jamieson Greer following news that the White House will increase export tariffs on New Zealand to 15 per cent. McClay warned the tariffs will harm exporters and is sending a senior diplomat to the US next week.

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1. The Press via The PostSat 2 Aug 2025, 2:04pm

   Trade Minster speaks to US following tariff hike (opens in new tab)

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2. RNZSat 2 Aug 2025, 7:55pm

   US refuses to budge on 15 percent trade tariff imposed on NZ (opens in new tab)