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US Tariff Shock for New Zealand | Auckland News
The U.S. is poised to slap New Zealand with a 12.5% tariff on all exports — a sharp hike from the current 10% — as part of a broader strategy targeting nations lacking bilateral trade deals and failing to curb forced labor in global supply chains. While the move could catch New Zealand off guard, experts suggest it may actually benefit the country by making its goods more competitive than those from larger rivals like the EU and Japan, who face even steeper penalties. The timing is tight — possibly dropping late this week — and the decision comes amid shifting legal terrain following a recent…
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