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November 14, 2024

Trump’s tariffs are nothing new – NZ’s real problem is the failing free trade system itself

Jane Kelsey, University of Auckland, Waipapa Taumata Rau

The US and others have been shifting the rules of the global free trade system for years. New Zealand can’t ignore the risks much longer.

Japan’s Prime Minister Fumio Kishida greets US Vice President Kamala in Tokyo. Washington is focused on moving close to partners it can trust. Photo by David Mareuil/Pool/Getty Images

September 29, 2022

Africa risks losing out on trade as rich countries cement relationships with trusted partners

Jonathan Munemo, Salisbury University

Africa must focus on building strong alliances with advanced economies to mitigate the steps being taken by the European Union and US.

Activists hold slogans as they protest against Chinese aggression in the South China Sea outside the Chinese consulate in Makati, Philippines in November 2021. (AP Photo/Aaron Favila)

July 13, 2022

As China flexes its muscles in the Indo‑Pacific, Canada and Australia must step up

Margaret McCuaig-Johnston, L’Université d’Ottawa/University of Ottawa and John Garrick, Charles Darwin University

China is posing many challenges to the Indo-Pacific region in 2022. How should Canada and Australia respond?

US President Joe Biden and other leaders launch the Indo-Pacific Economic Framework in Tokyo, May 23. AAP

May 24, 2022

New Zealand has just joined an overtly anti‑China alliance – are the economic risks worth it?

Jane Kelsey, University of Auckland, Waipapa Taumata Rau

For years, New Zealand has tried to separate its economic dependency on China from its pro-Western strategic alliances. The new Indo-Pacific Economic Framework tests that balancing act even more.

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