As negotiations accelerate to conclude an ambitious free trade agreement between New Zealand and the European Union, the NZ International Business Forum (NZIBF), representing a cross section of major exporters, urges the Government and its negotiators to hold out for a commercially meaningful deal which expands market access for all exports and does not disadvantage or penalise any one sector.
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#NZEU FTA negotiations are entering a critical stage. There’s much to gain but this depends on a commercially meaningful result. Our negotiators are working hard but we really need a high quality deal. Read our view 👇 https://tradeworks.org.nz/nz-eu-fta-coming-down-to-the-wire-hold-the-line-says-business-forum/
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