US maintains 15% tariff on New Zealand exports due to trade surplus

Friday 22 August 2025 · 3 outlets · 3 reports · updated Fri 22 Aug 2025, 2:54pm

In this story Christopher Luxon, Donald Trump, Todd McClay

Trade Minister Todd McClay confirmed in Washington DC that the Trump administration is applying a 15% tariff on New Zealand goods because of the country's trade surplus with the US. Prime Minister Christopher Luxon stated there is currently no indication that the US will change this tariff rate.

How they headlined it

2:33pm

1. The Press via The PostFri 22 Aug 2025, 2:33pm

   Trade Minister Todd McClay confirms 15% Trump tariff due to trade surplus (opens in new tab)

2. RNZFri 22 Aug 2025, 2:49pm

   US President Donald Trump not budging on trade tariff - PM Christopher Luxon (opens in new tab)

3. NZ HeraldFri 22 Aug 2025, 2:54pm

   Trade Minister Todd McClay confirms NZ’s concerns over US tariffs fall on deaf ears (opens in new tab)