Former NZ ambassador to the United States Tim Groser says Donald Trump's presidential win can be attributed in a large part to the middle class "being screwed". 

"The Democrats have become the party of the rich. If you take the top 25 districts in terms of wealth, 24 of them are held by democrats."

Groser, also a former Trade Minister, told Wellington Mornings host Nick Mills that Trump will move in the direction of tariffs which would impact New Zealand. 

"He's been consistent on one thing since the 1980s. He's a protectionist. You can be pretty damn sure he will move in that direction, that cannot possibly be in New Zealand's interests as a small, vulnerable trading nation." 

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Former NZ ambassador to the United States Tim Groser says Donald Trump's presidential win can be attributed in a large part to the middle class "being screwed".&nbsp;
"The Democrats have become the party of the rich. If you take the top 25 districts in terms of wealth, 24 of them are held by democrats."
Groser, also a former Trade Minister, told Wellington Mornings host Nick Mills that Trump will move in the direction of tariffs which would impact New Zealand.&nbsp;
"He's been consistent on one thing since the 1980s. He's a protectionist. You can be pretty damn sure he will move in that direction, that cannot possibly be in New Zealand's interests as a small, vulnerable trading nation."&nbsp;
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Wellingtonians now have the chance to discuss the issues of the day one-on-one with proud local Nick Mills and have a forum to share their ideas, passions and outrages on a daily basis.

You don't find many people more passionate about the capital than Nick, and he comes to Wellington Mornings after decades of success as the man behind some of the city's leading hospitality and entertainment offerings - Spruce Goose, Hummingbird and the Wellington Saints basketball team just to name a few.

Nick's proud of his city but also knows much can be improved on to make Wellington an even better place, and brings an honest, edgy, fun and engaging show to Wellingtonians each weekday from 9 'til midday.

Wellingtonians now have the chance to discuss the issues of the day one-on-one with proud local Nick Mills and have a forum to share their ideas, passions and outrages on a daily basis. You don't find many people more passionate about the capital than Nick, and he comes to Wellington Mornings after decades of success as the man behind some of the city's leading hospitality and entertainment offerings - Spruce Goose, Hummingbird and the Wellington Saints basketball team just to name a few. Nick's proud of his city but also knows much can be improved on to make Wellington an even better place, and brings an honest, edgy, fun and engaging show to Wellingtonians each weekday from 9 'til midday.

Wellingtonians now have the chance to discuss the issues of the day one-on-one with proud local Nick Mills and have a forum to share their ideas, passions and outrages on a daily basis.

Wellington Mornings with Nick Mills

Tim Groser: Donald Trump is an protectionist - and it's not in New Zealand's interests

https://api.omny.fm/orgs/7784f840-c291-422a-924b-ad9000bbad71/clips/cf2fffd3-c1ee-4747-8cb6-b2200159d01f/transcript

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