Articles tagged with Future Of Investment And Trade
NZ Leads FIT Partnership to Strengthen Global Supply Chain Resilience Amid Middle East Conflict
3 weeks ago | 186 viewsTrade and Investment Minister Todd McClay highlighted the impact of the Middle East conflict on global supply chains during the Future of Investment and Trade (FIT) Partnership meeting, emphasizing the risks of disruptions such as fuel supply challenges. He stressed the importance of keeping trade lines open and urged FIT members to collaborate on maintaining resilient supply chains through real-time information sharing and coordinated responses. The FIT Partnership, comprising 16 small and medium trade-dependent countries, aims to strengthen global trade cooperation and will hold its next ministerial meeting in Auckland in July 2026.
Tags: Todd McClay Future of Investment and Trade FIT Partnership New Zealand Middle East conflict supply chains trade disruption export restrictions global tradeFIT Partnership Launches Initiative to Strengthen Global Supply Chain Resilience
4 months ago | 432 viewsTrade and Investment Minister Todd McClay joined the Future of Investment and Trade (FIT) Partnership to launch an initiative aimed at enhancing supply chain resilience through a Ministerial Declaration. The FIT Partnership, established in September 2025, serves as a platform for small and medium-sized economies to promote open, fair, and rules-based trade while welcoming new members Malaysia and Paraguay. This effort aims to provide greater certainty and reduced costs for exporters, boosting economic confidence amid global disruptions.
Tags: Todd McClay Future of Investment and Trade FIT Partnership supply chain resilience New Zealand Malaysia Paraguay trade investment Ministerial Meeting