The Government needs to take all practical steps to
ensure that New Zealand’s trade with China remains within
the spirit of our Free Trade Agreement, National’s Trade
spokesperson Todd McClay says.
“This follows
comments by the Foreign Minister Winston Peters on China’s
criticism of New Zealand supporting Taiwan joining the World
Health Organisation, and China confirming they have
suspended beef imports from four Australian abattoirs
following similar comments there.
“As the primary
sector looks to do their part to help rebuild the economy
and protect jobs through trade, it is imperative that trade
routes are kept open and trade relationships that underpin
New Zealand jobs are protected.
“China is New
Zealand's largest trading partner, with two-way trade valued
at over $32 billion in 2019.
“Dairy and forestry
exports to China have been among the first signs of movement
in the economy since the world came to a halt due to
Covid-19.
“It’s important that our relationship
with China remains respectful.
“I urge the
Government to take practical steps to ensure trade with
China continues
freely.”
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