US President Donald Trump has increased New Zealand's tariff from 10% to 15%.

This increase comes as Australia remains on the previous 10%, prompting questions around the New Zealand government's handling of negotiations. 

Former trade negotiator Stephen Jacobi told Heather duPlessis-Allan that this increase could have a bigger impact than many people realise.

LISTEN ABOVE

US President Donald Trump has increased New Zealand's tariff from 10% to 15%.
This increase comes as Australia remains on the previous 10%, prompting questions around the New Zealand government's handling of negotiations.&nbsp;
Former trade negotiator Stephen Jacobi told Heather duPlessis-Allan that this increase could have a bigger impact than many people realise.
LISTEN ABOVE

With a straight down the middle approach, Heather du Plessis-Allan Drive on Newstalk ZB delivers the very latest news and views to New Zealanders as they wrap up their day.

Heather du Plessis-Allan Drive

Stephen Jacobi: Former trade negotiator on whether NZ made a mistake when it comes to Trump's tariffs

https://api.omny.fm/orgs/7784f840-c291-422a-924b-ad9000bbad71/clips/771ed6e4-6f4c-4753-93a0-b32c00776790/transcript