EU, New Zealand seal free trade deal in "geopolitical signal"

EU, New Zealand strike free trade deal after 4 years' talks

The European Union and New Zealand said Thursday they have concluded a free trade deal after four years of negotiations and sealed a partnership to reinforce their cooperation against organized crime and terror groups. According to the EU, trade with New Zealand is expected to increase by 30% as a…

EU and New Zealand conclude negotiations on free trade agreement

The European Commission concluded negotiations on a free trade deal with New Zealand on Thursday (30 June), slashing much of the remaining tariffs between the two trading partners while keeping certain protections for agricultural products and including unprecedented sustainability provisions.

New Zealand and European Union sign historic free trade deal

More than 91 percent of tariffs will be removed the day the deal comes into effect, while the value of NZ exports to the EU are estimated to increase by $1.8b a year by 2035.

EU and New Zealand secure free trade agreement

The agreement with the European Union - estimated to be worth $1.8b annually once fully implemented - will remove 91% of tariffs as soon as the deal is actioned.

'Historic moment': EU and New Zealand strike trade deal

This is the first FTA the EU has struck in which it has integrated commitments toward the Paris Climate Agreement. #EuropeNews

World trade: EU and New Zealand agree on free trade agreements

The EU countries and New Zealand expect significantly more trade from the agreement. Climate protection should also benefit from the agreement.