“ACT stands behind the Government’s pursuit of a renewed
Trans Pacific Partnership,” says ACT Leader David Seymour.
“This action continues New Zealand’s modern tradition as
a flagbearer of free trade and openness to the
world.
“Ignore the opposition’s economic nationalism
– New Zealand is a trading nation that needs greater
access to overseas markets. When two countries trade, the
people of both countries are better off.
“New checks and
balances against harmful regulation are a positive for New
Zealand businesses and consumers. If trade conditions make
it harder for future Governments to run roughshod over the
rights of importers and exporters, then that’s
fantastic.
“The source of Labour and the Greens’
concern is obvious. If they are ever elected to government
and seek to build an economic wall around New Zealand,
they’ll have to first withdraw from the TPP. By that
stage, the benefits of increased international trade will be
clear, and New Zealanders will object to a regression to
protectionism.”
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