One of the biggest trade gatherings held in New Zealand for two decades has wrapped up.
Home / New ZealandUpdatedKatie Bradford Senior Correspondent ·NZ Herald·17 Jul, 2026 04:24 AM7 mins to readTodd McLay speaks after the New Zealand-Switzerland bilateral meetingTrade Minister Todd McClay says he is not surprised that United States Government tariffs on New Zealand goods could rise.New Zealand exports to America are currently subject to a 10% tariff.But there is speculation that could very soon rise to 12.5%.
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