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Has the United States, in communication with the New Zealand government, threatened or warned of increased tariffs on New Zealand exports if New Zealand does not enter a critical minerals framework with the United States, and if so, what was the nature of that threat or warning?

Answered Question 1985 (2026)
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Teanau Tuiono

List MP · Green Party

Question

  • Has the United States, in communication with the New Zealand government, threatened or warned of increased tariffs on New Zealand exports if New Zealand does not enter a critical minerals framework with the United States, and if so, what was the nature of that threat or warning?

Answered by

Rt Hon Winston Peters

List MP · NZ First · Minister of Foreign Affairs

Answer

No.