trade war

Daniel Gros points out that even US import demand seems to be withstanding the introduction of tariffs

Daniel Gros points out that even US import demand seems to be withstanding the introduction of tariffs

'There is an element of being punished because NZ has great scenery and because Americans want to eat far more hamburgers than the Duttons on Yellowstone ranch can produce beef for'

'There is an element of being punished because NZ has great scenery and because Americans want to eat far more hamburgers than the Duttons on Yellowstone ranch can produce beef for'

Donald Trump’s surprise 15% tariff rate puts New Zealand at a slight disadvantage to some of its key competitors in red meat and wine categories

Donald Trump’s surprise 15% tariff rate puts New Zealand at a slight disadvantage to some of its key competitors in red meat and wine categories

Tariffs facing New Zealand exporters could be lifted to 15% as Donald Trump's window for trade negotiations comes to close

Tariffs facing New Zealand exporters could be lifted to 15% as Donald Trump's window for trade negotiations comes to close

The global trade war may pose less of a threat to the New Zealand economy than businesses and households expect

The global trade war may pose less of a threat to the New Zealand economy than businesses and households expect

Tariffs will create a negative demand shock in New Zealand that will strengthen the case for a lower Official Cash Rate, provided inflation continues to cool

Tariffs will create a negative demand shock in New Zealand that will strengthen the case for a lower Official Cash Rate, provided inflation continues to cool

Patrick Watson of Mauldin Economics says we can’t see inside Donald Trump's head, but we can think about where his goals and methods will logically lead

Patrick Watson of Mauldin Economics says we can’t see inside Donald Trump's head, but we can think about where his goals and methods will logically lead

Most businesses are satisfied with how Christopher Luxon has managed New Zealand’s relationship with China, but dissent is growing

Most businesses are satisfied with how Christopher Luxon has managed New Zealand’s relationship with China, but dissent is growing

Pandemic inflation still haunts the RBNZ, making policymakers more cautious on rate cuts than economic models advise

Pandemic inflation still haunts the RBNZ, making policymakers more cautious on rate cuts than economic models advise

Patrick Watson of Mauldin Economics argues that from a trade perspective, the US is in a box with no way out

Patrick Watson of Mauldin Economics argues that from a trade perspective, the US is in a box with no way out

Tom Harper looks at why Trump fails to understand China’s trade war tactics, and what his negotiators should be reading

Tom Harper looks at why Trump fails to understand China’s trade war tactics, and what his negotiators should be reading

Tit-for-tat tariffs between China and the US could cause a slowdown in the New Zealand economy and put pressure on indebted households and businesses

Tit-for-tat tariffs between China and the US could cause a slowdown in the New Zealand economy and put pressure on indebted households and businesses

Coalition government to reduce Budget 2025 spending after Treasury warns Trump’s tariffs will slow New Zealand’s economic recovery and reduce government revenue

Coalition government to reduce Budget 2025 spending after Treasury warns Trump’s tariffs will slow New Zealand’s economic recovery and reduce government revenue

Brian Easton says the runup to our Budget this year is far from easy

Brian Easton says the runup to our Budget this year is far from easy

The United States expects to reduce the high tariffs imposed on China soon, as the International Monetary Fund forecasts a sharp slowdown in economic growth

The United States expects to reduce the high tariffs imposed on China soon, as the International Monetary Fund forecasts a sharp slowdown in economic growth