The US is applying tariffs to New Zealand trade after New Zealand defended itself against US claims regarding forced labor.
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Updated Jul 1
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The US is applying tariffs to New Zealand trade after New Zealand defended itself against US claims regarding forced labor.
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What this event is mainly aboutHow it developed
Newest first. Tap a step to see who reported it.- Donald Trump downplayed deals regarding reciprocal strikes in Iran, while two NZ companies were noted as major components of the NZX 50 index.Sub-event
- Amid US scrutiny of New Zealand trade, Todd McClay rejected the US justification for new tariffs, while Shane Jones accused Zespri of practices akin to medieval slavery.Sub-event
US tariffs are being applied to New Zealand trade over forced labor claims.1 source
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Donald Trump
American businessman and politician (born 1946), President of the United States (2017–2021; since 2025)
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