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Is it a matter for the New Zealand government if a country increases tariffs on New Zealand’s exports, and if not, why not?

Answered Question 1936 (2026)
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Teanau Tuiono

List MP · Green Party

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  • Is it a matter for the New Zealand government if a country increases tariffs on New Zealand’s exports, and if not, why not?

Answered by

Hon Todd McClay

Member for Rotorua · National Party · Minister for Trade and Investment

Answer

New Zealand’s long-standing approach to trade policy is to advocate for liberalisation for New Zealand products in global markets. Increased tariffs on our exports negatively impact New Zealand businesses which makes it an issue of concern to the New Zealand government.