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Kiwi exporters left scrambling as Trump tariffs hit NZ businesses

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Publish Date
Wed, 9 Apr 2025, 6:38pm
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Kiwi exporters left scrambling as Trump tariffs hit NZ businesses

Author
¾ÅÒ»ÐÇ¿ÕÎÞÏÞtalk ZB,
Publish Date
Wed, 9 Apr 2025, 6:38pm

Exporters are scrambling under the sudden imposition of Donald Trump's tariffs. 

The President's signature economic policy has taken effect, with US allies and adversaries all facing tariffs. 

New Zealand's been hit with the lowest rate -10 percent.

Egmont Honey founder James Annabell says the move prompted hasty discussions with US-based buyers.

He explained Costco US knew his company couldn't afford to take on the extra cost - so now it's likely US consumers will bear the brunt of it. 

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