US Tariff Expansion Could Hit New Zealand Exports With Additional 12.5% Charge

New Zealand exporters already paying 10% tariffs face potential new duties if Washington enforces stricter forced-labor compliance rules, raising costs for NZ businesses and threatening bilateral trade relationships.

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