5 Mar 2025

Govt responds to Trump's trade war

From Checkpoint, 5:07 pm on 5 March 2025

Keep cool, keep calm, don't panic. That's the message from the government as Donald Trump kicks off a trade war with Mexico, Canada and China - sending world markets plunging. Prime Minister Christopher Luxon said New Zealand's officials have been engaging closely with the United States on the prospect of tariffs over the past month - and they are seeking more clarity now.