US tariffs boost NZ wool carpet export opportunity
A 50% tariff slapped by the US on goods from India last month has opened an opportunity for New Zealand wool carpets exports to North America.
Last week, Godfrey Hirst "welcomed" a High Court ruling rejecting Bremworth's request for discovery in the former's case against the latter for alleged misrepresentations about synthetic carpets.
In the pre-trial application, Bremworth sought wide-ranging discovery from Godfrey Hirst about its advertising and statements.
The High Court concluded that much of what Bremworth was seeking was "disproportionate".
However, it did instruct Godfrey Hirst to provide some of the material sought, as "simply a matter of the court having proper control over the process" of discovery.
Meanwhile, the case is set down for a hearing in the Hight Court in September next year. Godfrey Hirst says, should it win in court, it is not seeking damages but "normal costs associated with bringing this public interest case will be claimed".
