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NZ-India Trade Deal Sparks Political Fire | Auckland News
New Zealand just inked a major free trade deal with India, slashing tariffs on 95% of exports and potentially boosting annual revenue by a billion dollars for two decades—but political fire is flaring over an investment clause. New Zealand First calls it a “bad deal,” warning immigration and market access could be at risk if NZ fails to meet its $20 billion investment target over 15 years. The government insists it’s just an aspirational goal, not a binding promise—but India’s PM says otherwise, sparking outrage, even from former PMs who’ve labeled critics “clowns.” Amid accusations of cheap…
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