US increases tariffs on New Zealand goods to 15 per cent

Saturday 2 August 2025 · 2 outlets · 2 reports · updated Sat 2 Aug 2025, 10:42am

In this story Christopher Luxon, National Party, Nicola Willis, Donald Trump, Todd McClay, Infometrics

The Trump administration has raised tariffs on New Zealand products, a move that could cost exporters an estimated $500 million. While ministers addressed the unexpected development, an economist has advised caution regarding how New Zealand responds to the new US executive order.

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1. The Press via The PostSat 2 Aug 2025, 5:00am

   Ministers put on brave faces as US ramps up tariff on Kiwi products (opens in new tab)

2. StuffSat 2 Aug 2025, 10:42am

   Kiwi economist warns about pushing back on US tariffs hike, ‘we’ve got to be cautious’ (opens in new tab)