Aluminium sector warns local plants and 1000 jobs could go
The government has turned down a request by New Zealand's aluminium manufacturers for temporary tariffs or quotas to stop a flood of cheap imports. But while MBIE agrees the industry is in trouble, it says imports aren't the only reason and any protection could mean higher prices. Aluminium Extruders Association chief executive Nick Collins spoke to John Campbell.
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