Listen to The Country online: Deputy PM David Seymour on US tariffs and NCEA changes

Deputy Prime Minister David Seymour spoke to The Country's Jamie Mackay today. Photo / Mark Mitchell

Today on The Country radio show, host Jamie Mackay catches up with Deputy Prime Minister David Seymour on Trump’s 15% tariff and the NCEA shake-up.

On with the show:

David Seymour:

The Deputy Prime Minister comments on what, if anything, we can do about Trump’s 15% tariff.

He also comments on a radical shake-up of the country’s main secondary school qualification, which will see NCEA abolished and replaced with two new qualifications at Years 12 and 13.

Riley Kennedy:

Primary sector journalist at BusinessDesk says a long-awaited deal to recapitalise Alliance Group appears to be nearing.

Over the weekend, the Irish Times reported that Dawn Meats looked set to stump up with $270 million for a 70% stake in Alliance, which is currently the country’s only fully farmer-owned red meat co-operative.

Chris Brandolino:

We have a look at the Earth Science NZ’s updated three-month weather outlook.

Farmer Tom Martin:

In part one of a two-part interview, our UK farming correspondent says he’s suing the British Government over the inheritance tax. And Donald Trump agrees!

Listen below: