Significantly boosting New Zealand’s foreign trade record, the coalition government has historically first negotiated its first free trade agreement (FTA) with the United Arab Emirates (UAE). Designed to give exporters from New Zealand historically unheard-of advantages, this premium agreement opens new markets and improves bilateral trade between the two countries. Under the agreement, practically all tariffs on exports to the …

With the coalition government signing a first-ever trade deal with the United Arab Emirates (UAE), New Zealand’s international trade goals underwent a notable turning point. Trade Minister Todd McClay and UAE Minister of State for Foreign Trade Dr. Thani bin Ahmed Al Zeyoud arrived at an understanding on the Comprehensive Economic Partnership Agreement (CEPA) at a historic morning’s negotiations. Thanks …