New US tariffs just the start of more disruption

The US has imposed a new 12.5% tariff on goods from 60 countries, including New Zealand, citing forced labour concerns. While some products like beef and kiwifruit are exempt, NZ dairy exports are impacted, and a separate investigation into lamb imports is causing further concern among exporters.

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