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New research suggests New Zealand needs to evolve its trade strategy in order to capture more value from existing markets, especially if the country seeks to increase exports and grow the economy amid rising protectionism and geopolitical tensions.

Agriculture and Trade Minister Damien O’Connor was in India recently as part of a trade delegation. He gave a speech to the Confederation of Indian Industry in New Delhi. Here’s part of what he said:

Trade and Agriculture Minister Damien O'Connor is in the UK and Europe this week in an attempt to breathe some life into the crucial free trade agreements (FTAs) New Zealand is negotiating with the EU and the UK.

Agriculture and Trade Minister Damien O'Connor recently spoke at the Auckland Trade and Economic Policy School emphasising the importance of trade in the Covid era. Here are excerpts from his speech:

New Zealand trade officials are watching the escalating trade war between the US and China with mounting concern and anxiety.

New Zealand meat exporters want the EU and UK to get serious on reaching a deal on post-Brexit quotas.

The fallout from a golf match out in the west of Ireland could have negative repercussions on the outcome of New Zealand’s Free Trade Agreement (FTA) with the European Union.

New Zealand should be carefully watching the unfolding trade war between Australia and China, says trade expert Stephen Jacobi.

A free trade agreement (FTA) between New Zealand and the United Kingdom will likely not be straight forward.

Dairy processors say the launch of free trade agreement (FTA) negotiations between New Zealand and the UK is a positive development.