ISDS Case Map
New Zealand
A critic of the Trans Pacific Partnership trade talks says it's unlikely any deal will be agreed upon for at least two years and the negotiations could yet collapse.
United States Apec Ambassador Kurt Tong yesterday insisted that the negotiations among nine countries for a Trans Pacific Partnership free trade agreement were based on a level playing field.
India's use of child labour is unacceptable but free trade agreement negotiations are not the forum to deal with it, New Zealand Prime Minister John Key says.
Tobacco giant Philip Morris suing the Australian government for introducing plain packaging laws for tobacco should send shockwaves through this country as it seeks a free trade deal involving the US, says an academic critic of the deal.
Waikato farmers will benefit from a potential free trade agreement with India but it will not have a direct impact on the dairy payout, according to a Waikato academic.
Trade Minister Tim Groser says it's crucial that New Zealand develops a strong commercial relationship with India, which he describes as the world's second emerging superpower.
New Zealand might settle for a free trade agreement (FTA) with India that is "slightly different" to the "completely comprehensive" deal with China.
The Prime Minister is scheduled to leave tomorrow for an official state visit to India.
John Key will discuss trade and tourism with India's political and business leaders.
Tariffs imposed by China on imported dairy products are part of the Free Trade Agreement (FTA) which New Zealand has benefitted greatly from, Trade Minister Tim Groser says.
Trade Minister Tim Groser took a swipe at the protected United States dairy industry last night saying it was time they stopped "looking in the rear vision mirror."
