Documents reveal government alarm over US tariff hikes on exports
Saturday 18 October 2025 · 5 outlets · 3 reports · updated In this story Donald Trump, Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Trade, Todd McClay
Newly released correspondence shows the New Zealand Government felt dismayed and blindsided by sudden United States tariff increases in August. These documents contrast with previous public statements from Trade Minister Todd McClay, who had claimed the 15 per cent rate was not a surprise.