Listen to The Country online: Rabobank’s Michael Every on what Trump could mean for NZ trade

Rabobank’s Singapore-based global strategist Michael Every talked Trump with Jamie Mackay on The Country today.

Today on The Country radio show, host Jamie Mackay catches up with Rabobank’s global strategist Michael Every, to get his thoughts on US President Donald Trump.

In a two-part interview, Every and Mackay discuss trade, tariffs, and whether there are potential benefits for New Zealand’s food producers in a Trump presidency.

On with the show:

Christopher Luxon:

The Prime Minister ponders the opening of Parliament, state asset sales, how Winston Peters is getting on with Washington, swallowing dead rats and speeding up our economy.

Michael Every - Part 1:

Rabobank’s Singapore-based global strategist talks about Trump, trade and tariffs. And we ask if the talk around tariffs is just bluster.

Michael Every - Part 2:

Rabobank’s Singapore-based global strategist looks at the potential benefits of a Trump presidency and how the 2025 world economy could play out for a food-producing nation such as New Zealand.

Hunter McGregor:

It’s officially Chinese New Year today and our correspondent in Shanghai has escaped the depths of a Chinese winter for a summer sojourn in Central Otago.

Listen below: