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Report: Impact of US tariffs on NZ's major exports
Take a look at our update report on the impact of US tariffs on NZ's major exports.
NZIBF Deeply Disappointed by New US Tariffs on New Zealand Exports
The New Zealand International Business Forum (NZIBF) has expressed its deep disappointment at the United States’ decision to impose a new 15% unilateral tariff on New Zealand goods - a move that places New Zealand exporters at a clear commercial disadvantage.
New Zealand International Business Forum Welcomes Resolution of Dairy Dispute with Canada
The New Zealand International Business Forum (NZIBF) today welcomes the resolution of the long-running dairy trade dispute with Canada under the Comprehensive and Progressive Agreement for Trans-Pacific Partnership (CPTPP).
Felicity Roxburgh Appointed Executive Director of the New Zealand International Business Forum
The New Zealand International Business Forum (NZIBF) is pleased to announce the appointment of Felicity Roxburgh as its new Executive Director. She will officially take up the role on 7 July 2025.
Executive leadership change at NZ International Business Forum
Long-time trade advocate Stephen Jacobi will retire from the New Zealand International Business Forum (NZIBF) on 30 June 2025.
NZIBF welcomes India FTA negotiations
The NZ International Business Forum (NZIBF) welcomes the launch of free trade negotiations with India, announced in Delhi, and is particularly pleased that these will proceed on a comprehensive basis.
NZIBF deeply disappointed with unjustified US tariffs
The New Zealand International Business Forum (NZIBF) has reacted with deep disappointment to the news that the United States will implement an additional 10 percent ad valorem tariff on New Zealand exports.
Submission to the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Trade
Submission to MFAT by NZIBF on the proposed green economy join working group with Chile and Singapore
Submission by ExportNZ and TradeWorks to the Health Select Committee on the Gene Technology Bill
Submission by ExportNZ and TradeWorks to the Health Select Committee on the Gene Technology Bill
Submission to the Foreign Affairs, Defence and Trade Select Committee
The NZ/UAE Closer Economic Partnership is before the Select Committee this week. Read NZIBF's joint submission with ExportNZ.
NZ/GCC Free Trade Agreement – expanding opportunities in the Gulf
New Zealand’s successful conclusion of negotiations for a NZ/Gulf Co-operation Council Free Trade Agreement should enable further expansion of trade with the GCC’s six members in the Middle East, says the New Zealand International Business Forum (NZIBF).
NZ/UAE CEPA: A valuable step forward in Gulf - NZIBF
In a challenging year for business, the successful conclusion of the NZ/UAE Closer Economic Partnership Agreement (CEPA) is a welcome bright spot and helps build a stronger foundation for this country’s trade in the Middle East, says the New Zealand International Business Forum (NZIBF).
International Treaty Examination of the Agreement on the Indo-Pacific Economic Framework for Prosperity
Submission to the Foreign Affairs, Defence and Trade Select Committee on the International Examination of the Agreement on the Indo-Pacific Economic Framework for Prosperity
Sourcing from the world’s factory – new research report into imports from China
There are very few strategic risks to New Zealand from our current levels of exposure to imports from China, concludes a new report from the New Zealand China Council, co-sponsored by NZIBF.
NZIBF welcomes UAE FTA negotiations
The NZ International Business Forum (NZIBF) welcomes the start of formal negotiations on the New Zealand/UAE Closer Economic Partnership Agreement (CEPA) and looks forward to steady progress that will lead to the securing of a comprehensive and modern agreement between the two economies.
Submission to the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Trade - April 2024
NZIBF's submission to MFAT on the New Zealand UAE Comprehensive Economic Partnership Agreement Negotiations.