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Trump's backflip on beefed up tariffs

Trump's backflip on beefed up tariffs

Update: 2025-11-20
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A surprise reversal on high beef tariffs has been a welcome relief for farmers, but with Trump in the White House, celebrations are muted

U.S President Donald Trump no longer has beef with some Kiwi exports, but others are still stuck paying a high price - and an economist warns it's anyone's guess how long the relief will last

Guests:

  • Brad Olsen - New Zealand economist
  • Kate Acland - Beef and Lamb New Zealand chair and New Zealand Meat Board chair

Learn More:

  • Read more about the tariff removal and what it means for New Zealand here, here and here

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Go to this episode on rnz.co.nz for more details

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Trump's backflip on beefed up tariffs

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