"We've got about 30 NZers have come up here with us, at very short notice, from the companies that are going to benefit the most from the exports."
#ToddMcClay, Minister of Trade, 2026
https://www.rnz.co.nz/podcast/mediawatch?share=70ee68b9-d637-43c9-a68d-b0ac60b813f2
Oh no, McClay said the quiet part out loud! These "free trade agreements" are for the benefit of *companies*, not ordinary kiwis. He was meant to keep that to himself and spin the usual line about how it benefit us all. Oops!
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Understanding Trade: Beyond Tariffs and Goods
The modern landscape of trade extends beyond tangible goods to complex legal frameworks governing cross-border interactions. Free Trade Agreements act as regulatory blueprints, influencing economies and societies globally. Power now resides in the hands of those defining standards and compliance, shaping how trade affects growth, migration, and inclusion.https://chandrasekarsn.wordpress.com/2025/12/20/understanding-trade-beyond-tariffs-and-goods/
Kieran McAnulty’s great speech in the House on farmers, the #ETS (Emissions Trading Scheme) and politicising this important issue for #NewZealand. Also hilarious reckons on Simeon Brown's qualification to comment on NZ agriculture.
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