Government seeks to reassure exporters over US trade tariffs

Tuesday 4 February 2025 · 4 outlets · 5 reports · updated Tue 4 Feb 2025, 8:43am

In this story Nicola Willis, Donald Trump

Finance Minister Nicola Willis says the government will engage respectfully with the United States to protect trade access. While she stated New Zealand will not be directly affected, economists warn that US tariffs on Canada, China, and Mexico could impact KiwiSaver balances.

How they headlined it

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1. RNZTue 4 Feb 2025, 5:36am

   US trade tariffs: Nicola Willis looks to reassure exporters (opens in new tab)

2. 1NewsTue 4 Feb 2025, 6:00am

   Where might we feel the effects from Trump's tariffs — and when? (opens in new tab)

   • Where we might feel the effects from Trump's tariffs — and when (opens in new tab) Tue 4 Feb 2025, 6:00am
3. NZ HeraldTue 4 Feb 2025, 7:18am

   Watch live: Prime Minister Christopher Luxon speaks to Newstalk ZB’s Mike Hosking on Trump’s tariffs (opens in new tab)

4. StuffTue 4 Feb 2025, 8:43am

   Government will ‘engage respectfully’ with United States amidst Trump’s tariffs (opens in new tab)