Donald J. Trump will become the 47th President of the United States of America.

Democrat Kamala Harris called the former president to congratulate him and offer their support for a peaceful transition of power.

Trump won’t take up office until January 20 next year – and there are a few things that’ll happen between now and then.

He faces sentencing for his felony conviction for a start, that’s put down for November 26. A judge, though, could decide to throw it out though before then.

There are then some formalities – like appointing some 4000 political positions in a new administration – and it’ll be next year when the idea of tariffs will come to the fore, but it’s something the rest of the world is already anticipating.

On the campaign trial, he promised anywhere from 10 to 20% tariffs on imports.

So, what does that mean for New Zealand exporters, specially given the US is one of our biggest trading partners?

Today on The Front Page, Beef and Lamb NZ chair, Kate Acland is with us to discuss, but first, we speak to NZUS Council executive director Fiona Cooper, about our blossoming relationship with the United States – and why we should all probably take a deep breath. 

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