Nigel Stirling

NZ exporters see millions returned in US tariff refunds

Exporters, importers and retailers work out who is due recompense from tariffs that were subsequently ruled illegal.

McClay rejects second Australian China beef bid

Having exhausted its own quota, Australia once again goes after New Zealand’s China allocation.

Piyush Goyal's Sharp Warning To EU: Protectionism Could Make Europe Uncompetitive

Is Europe damaging its own economic future with excessive regulatio...

Halal certification issue halts NZ meat exports to UAE

Accreditation of certifying body suddenly withdrawn by UAE government.

NZ considers WTO action over Canadian dairy subsidies

Sector considers a WTO case as government puts its faith in new trade talks to resolve milk subsidy issue.

US sheep farmers challenge NZ lamb import claims

Blame for domestic industry woes laid squarely at feet of cheaper NZ and Australian imports.

US buyers eye NZ lamb ahead of import ruling

Exporters notice more interest ahead of possible tightening of trading conditions.

Labour’s Trade for All revival sparks criticism

Agenda-setting policy both slated as ‘woke’ and hailed as ‘progressive’.

NZ lamb imports face growing US pressure

Kate Acland will put forward NZ exporters’ case at a hearing of the US International Trade Commission in Washington.

NZ exporters hopeful of Suez Canal return

Container ships test resumption of direct route to Europe after three years of avoiding dangerous passage.

NZ dairy’s second chance under India FTA fades

Next chance to push for better market access will be the anniversary review in October 2027.

Carney bucks Trump as trade war escalates

Iran has lost significant control of the Strait of Hormuz | CNN Business

The battle for control of the Strait of Hormuz has become the focal point of the Iran war. Over the past several months, both Iran and the United States have claimed the upper hand – and the compet...

US and Canada reach ‘very fair’ trade agreement, Trump says

New trade deal ensures no tariffs for US farmers and businesses exporting to Canada, Trump announces

Trump is weighing whether to grant Canada a tariff reprieve

Canadian dairy groups urge Government to protect food sovereignty in US trade talks

Dairy groups in Canada have urged the Government to defend the sovereignty of its food production while in negotiations with the US.

Dairy sector warns against missing Swiss trade deal

Leaving sector out of FTA negotiations would set the wrong precedent, Fonterra warns.

Small trading nations target agricultural subsidy reform

An alliance of smaller countries is attracting more members as it works to keep market-distorting trade grants on the agenda.