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'Maximum pressure': US tariffs set to rise in trade standoff
US tariffs start on August 1 if no deals are struck, says Scott Bessent.
Brics leaders to challenge US tariffs at Rio summit
The Brics aim to address global trade concerns amid rising US tariffs.
Canada drops tech tax after Trump pressure, trade talks to resume
US President Donald Trump called off negotiations over Canada's digital services tax.
Shane Te Pou: We don't need to be pulled into a 19th-century arms race
OPINION: China remains NZ's largest trade partner despite tensions.
Trump halts trade talks with Canada over digital services tax
Trump called Canada 'very difficult' to trade with on Truth Social.
China confirms trade deal framework reached with US
Beijing would 'review and approve' items under export controls.
Inside Economics: Why do we need more migrants when 200,000 people are on the dole?
ANALYSIS: We already know what happens to NZ's economy when the borders are closed.
Editorial: Luxon’s lack of geopolitical experience is showing
OPINION: PM Christopher Luxon risks looking rather naive and potentially worse.
Meat and skincare on the agenda for PM's first day in China
Christopher Luxon's first day in China includes a surprising win for cosmetics exporters.
G7 summit: Canada promises billions in aid to Ukraine as US shifts focus to Middle East
Trump left the G7 summit early to focus on the Israel-Iran conflict.
Exclusive: Luxon on trade with China, getting on President Xi's Christmas card list
The PM isn't sure whether he's on President Xi's Christmas card list, like Sir John Key.
'Deep, deep hole': Kiwibank economists call for more OCR cuts
Economists expect a 25bp cut next month or in August, with another by year-end.
Fran O'Sullivan: Luxon faces high-stakes balancing act on global stage
PM Christopher Luxon will meet Xi Jinping in Beijing before attending the Nato summit.
Matthew Hooton: Luxon’s China and Nato scheduling dilemma
OPINION: PM faces a choice between democratic friends and “awful foursome".
'Excellent' ties: Trump hails trade progress with China
China will supply rare earths; US allows Chinese students to stay in universities.
Strong demand driving NZ primary exports to record high
Dairy export revenue has lifted 16% to a record $27 billion.
'We feel positive': US-China trade officials optimistic after talks
Negotiations focused on rare earth minerals and easing export restrictions.
Inside Economics: GDP growth forecasts brighten ... and will Chinese deflation send cheap EVs our way?
ANALYSIS: Liam Dann takes a deeper dive into the week's economic news.
Gates open for Fieldays 2025
Fog, family, fun and gumboots abound at Mystery Creek, just outside Hamilton.
'Friend and partner': Ambassador Wang Xiaolong on future of NZ-China relationship
Opinion: 'The key to our success lies in dialogue, collaboration and mutual benefit.'
‘Things are going to get less predictable’ - ANZ geopolitical expert
Cameron Mitchell on the trade war risk and how to live with uncertainty.
'Extremely hard': Trump dampens hopes of trade deal with China's Xi
OECD cuts global growth forecast because of US trade policies.
Slower global growth to weigh on NZ's economic recovery - OECD
The OECD says the world's economic prospects are waning, just as NZ starts to recover.
Airline group IATA slams ‘unacceptable’ engine problems, delays
And 'outrage' over sustainable fuel also emerges.
'A wake-up call': US warns of China's military ambitions in Asia
The US is calling on allies to upgrade defences amid China's military pressure in Asia.
US court issues sweeping ruling blocking Trump tariffs
A US federal court has blocked Donald Trump’s “Liberation Day” import tariffs.