Zespri welcomes NZ free trade negotiations with the Pacific
“While New Zealand kiwifruit does not attract tariffs in these four markets, Zespri welcomes any moves towards liberalising trade around the world,” says CEO Lain Jager.
“We are a small exporting nation and agreements like this are vital for our economic prosperity.”
Lain says Zespri is developing new markets for our premium fruit around the world and sales in Mexico are set to double over the next five years, from around $5 million in sales last season.
Trade Minister Todd McClay announced the launch of free trade agreement negotiations with Mexico, Chile, Colombia and Peru on July 1. He said better market access and lower tariffs will be of real value to New Zealand exporters.
“A high-quality FTA will open the door for New Zealand companies to do more business with the Pacific Alliance countries and increase the $1.1 billion of two-way trade we currently have with them.”
source: sunlive.co.nz
