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New modelling shows how Trump’s trade tariffs will hurt – and help – New Zealand

  • Written by Niven Winchester, Professor of Economics, Auckland University of Technology
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Few can doubt Donald Trump’s trade intentions once he takes office next January. In a recent social media post, the US president-elect promised:

On January 20th, as one of my many first Executive Orders, I will sign all necessary documents to charge Mexico and Canada a 25% Tariff on ALL products coming into the United States.

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