Groser welcomes US
announcement on Trans-Pacific Partnership
Trade
Minister Tim Groser has welcomed today’s announcements by
President Obama and US Trade Representative Ron Kirk that
the United States intends to proceed with the Trans-Pacific
Partnership (TPP).
“President Obama’s positive
comments on US commitment to the region and the regional
trade agenda are welcomed by New Zealand.
“Today’s
announcements bring New Zealand’s long-held goal of a free
trade deal with the United States a step closer.
“This
is very good news for New Zealand companies looking to
expand future business links with the United
States.
“But the Trans-Pacific negotiation is even more
important as a potential pathfinder for a future regional
trade deal such as a Free Trade Area of the
Asia-Pacific.
“New Zealand negotiators will shortly meet
counterparts from other Trans-Pacific Partnership countries
to move ahead with plans for getting the negotiation under
way,” Mr Groser
said.
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