New Zealand to face 15% US tariff on exports

Friday 1 August 2025 · 4 outlets · 5 reports · updated Fri 1 Aug 2025, 6:04pm

In this story Donald Trump, Todd McClay, White House

President Donald Trump has signed an executive order imposing a 15% tariff on New Zealand exports to the United States. The new rates, which replace an earlier 10% proposal, are scheduled to take effect in seven days. New Zealand ministers are expected to respond to the decision.

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1. 1NewsFri 1 Aug 2025, 11:58am

   Trump set to level 15% tariff on New Zealand (opens in new tab)

   • Trump set to level 15% tariff on NZ (opens in new tab) Fri 1 Aug 2025, 11:58am
2. RNZFri 1 Aug 2025, 12:06pm

   New Zealand hit with 15% Trump trade tariff (opens in new tab)

3. NZ HeraldFri 1 Aug 2025, 3:47pm

   Government responds to tariff shock as Labour accuses it of ‘major fail’ (opens in new tab)

4. Otago Daily TimesFri 1 Aug 2025, 6:04pm

   Trump hits dozens of countries with steep tariffs (opens in new tab)