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NZ and Switzerland Boost Trade Talks | Auckland News

New Zealand and Switzerland are set to launch high-stakes trade talks after their ministers met in Auckland, aiming to deepen economic ties amid global uncertainty. Switzerland, a global innovation hub outside the EU, offers strategic partnership potential — especially as NZ and the EU recently sealed a deal. First talks scheduled for September, with 2025 trade valued at $1.88 billion (NZ exports: $429M; imports: $1.45B, including watches, pharma, and IP). This partnership will strengthen bilateral cooperation and amplify influence on global trade platforms like the WTO and OECD. Listen in…

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