Displaying items by tag: TPP

Wednesday, 22 May 2019 08:25

World reopens for NZ asparagus

An asparagus breeder sees scope for the industry making a “tremendous breakthrough” via the Comprehensive and Progressive Agreement for Trans-Pacific Partnership (CPTPP).

Published in General News
Tuesday, 07 May 2019 10:22

TPP already paying off

The Trans-Pacific trade deal, CPTPP, has already cut tariffs on New Zealand beef to Japan from 38.5% to 26.6%.

Published in General News
Monday, 08 April 2019 10:46

Hero or hypocrite?

Your old mate was interested to see Trade Minister David Parker recently hailing the success of the revamped TPP trade deal.

Published in The Hound
Monday, 28 January 2019 07:55

Benefits coming from revamped TPP deal

NZ exporters are among the first to benefit from the Comprehensive and Progressive Agreement for Trans-Pacific Partnership (CPTPP) which took effect at the beginning of the new year.

Published in General News
Friday, 18 January 2019 12:56

Change of tune

The Hound, like most rational people in NZ’s primary and export sectors, was delighted to see the much maligned and denigrated trade agreement of the past few years – the CPTPP, formerly known as the TPP – come into force this month.

Published in The Hound
Thursday, 25 January 2018 11:55

Sheep and beef sector welcomes trade deal

Farmers and meat processors are welcoming the conclusion of the Comprehensive and Progressive Agreement for the Trans-Pacific Partnership (CPTPP) negotiations in Tokyo.

Published in General News
Tuesday, 21 November 2017 14:55

Revamped TPP irons out bumps

The new revamped TPP agreement preserves the essential elements of the original agreement – particularly improved access to Japan, Canada and other markets – says New Zealand International Business Forum (NZIBF) executive director Stephen Jacobi.

Published in General News
Tuesday, 31 October 2017 12:55

TPP 11 deal still ‘very alive’

The possibility is still “very alive” that New Zealand will get on board the Trans Pacific Partnership (TPP) trade agreement, says trade expert and consultant Stephen Jacobi.

Published in General News
Thursday, 07 September 2017 08:55

Japanese beef ‘squeeze’ if TPP fails – warning

If we don’t get Trans Pacific Partnership (TPP) through, we will be seriously ‘squeezed’ in the Japanese market, says trade expert Stephen Jacobi.

Published in General News
Wednesday, 05 July 2017 14:55

TPP with or without US worthwhile

While it is New Zealand’s preference to have the US in the Trans Pacific Partnership (TPP), there is still value in the agreement without the US, says lead negotiator Martin Harvey.

Published in General News
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