Articles tagged with Bilateral Trade

New Zealand and Switzerland Launch Trade and Investment Dialogue to Boost Cooperation

2 weeks ago | 176 views

New Zealand and Switzerland have agreed to establish a Trade and Investment Dialogue to enhance cooperation on trade, economic security, e-commerce, investment, and sustainability. This initiative follows discussions between their trade officials and aims to strengthen bilateral trade and collaboration within international forums amid global economic uncertainty. In the year ending December 2025, two-way trade totaled NZ$1.88 billion, with key exports and imports including services, meat, pharmaceuticals, and intellectual property, and the first official meeting is scheduled for September.

Tags: New Zealand Switzerland Todd McClay Helene Budliger Artieda Trade and Investment Dialogue FIT Partnership World Trade Organization OECD economic cooperation bilateral trade

EU and New Zealand Strengthen Bilateral Trade Ties in Inaugural Meeting

9 months ago | 816 views

European Union Trade Commissioner Maroš Šefčovič and New Zealand's Trade and Investment Minister Todd McClay adopted a joint declaration to enhance bilateral trade and reduce costs during the NZ-EU Trade Committee meeting in Queenstown. They emphasized the importance of deepening the trade relationship, addressing non-tariff barriers, and showcasing Kiwi exporters at the NZ-EU Business Summit. The discussions also touched on the EU's Deforestation Regulation, with plans to collaborate on reducing costs and ensuring fair access for exporters under the trade agreement.

Tags: Maroš Šefčovič Todd McClay European Union New Zealand trade investment bilateral trade technology innovation FTA