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Latest tariff twist adds to exporter uncertainty 23rd February 2026 /

Latest tariff twist adds to exporter uncertainty

Any relief felt by New Zealand exporters following the US Supreme Court ruling on ‘Liberation Day Tariffs’ was swiftly undone by President Donald Trump’s next move – and the one after.


US tariffs – what is the fall out so far? 12th December 2025 /

US tariffs – what is the fall out so far?

There has been a modest decline in exports to the US since new reciprocal tariffs were introduced in July, according to Westpac, although the full impact is yet to be seen.


Halter signs new US partnership 18th August 2025 /

Halter signs new US partnership

Halter has signed a new US partnership with the Bureau of Land Management and its charitable arm, the Foundation for America’s Public Lands.


US announces ban on artificial dyes in F&B 24th April 2025 /

US announces ban on artificial dyes in F&B

The United States has announced a ban on eight commonly used synthetic food dyes, in a move that could have ripple effects for food manufacturers worldwide, including in New Zealand.


Venison industry braces for tariff impact on US retail channels 7th April 2025 /

Venison industry braces for tariff impact on US retail channels

New Zealand’s venison sector is among red meat exporters facing uncertainty in the wake of Donald Trumps 10% tariff – with concerns over costs, pricing pressure, and shelf presence.


Tariffs: Meat, wine and dairy ‘disappointed’, digesting economic, commercial implications 4th April 2025 /

Tariffs: Meat, wine and dairy ‘disappointed’, digesting economic, commercial implications

New Zealand’s leading export industries are digesting implications of the 10% US tariff, with initial disappointment giving way to uncertainty over economic disruption and commercial impacts.


Tariffs: $900m direct hit, indirect effects more worrying 4th April 2025 /

Tariffs: $900m direct hit, indirect effects more worrying

New Zealand’s economy is in for a $900m direct hit following Donald Trump’s announcement of sweeping new tariffs – but it is the indirect results that will be harder to manage.


Goods up as NZ exports to US past Australia 12th June 2024 /

Goods up as NZ exports to US past Australia

The United States surpassed Australia to become New Zealand’s second-largest export market in the year ending March 2024, with food and fibre exports playing their part.