The Finance Minister reckons New Zealand will eventually be able to work out a better deal with the Trump administration following last week's shock announcement.

President Donald Trump has unveiled a surprise 15 percent tariff on New Zealand - higher than that for both the UK and Australia. 

Finance Minister Nicola Willis says there's a possibility things could improve, given the changing trading relationship between both nations.

"The question for us is - if it does change, does that mean we get better treatment?"

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The Finance Minister reckons New Zealand will eventually be able to work out a better deal with the Trump administration following last week's shock announcement.
President Donald Trump has unveiled a surprise 15 percent tariff on New Zealand - higher than that for both the UK and Australia.&nbsp;
Finance Minister Nicola Willis says there's a possibility things could improve, given the changing trading relationship between both nations.
"The question for us is - if it does change, does that mean we get better treatment?"
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Best of Business is the home of all things business at Newstalk ZB, from morning market updates right through to incisive interviews with New Zealand’s top business leaders and decision makers.

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Nicola Willis: Finance Minister on whether the Government can get a better deal from the Trump administration

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