Archive · 24 Jul 2026
New Zealand PM Criticizes US Tariffs
New Zealand's Prime Minister, Christopher Luxon, is upset about new tariffs the US has put on his country and 59 others.
He says the US didn't show good proof that these countries use forced labour.
The tariffs make things more expensive and uncertain for businesses.
Australia also thinks the tariffs are unfair.
The tariffs range from 10% to 12.5%, and New Zealand has to pay 12.5%.
The US says these tariffs are needed to address forced labour issues.
New Zealand PM Christopher Luxon criticizes new US tariffs as 'extremely disappointing'.
Tariffs range from 10% to 12.5% and affect major economies like China, India, and the EU.
New Zealand faces a 12.5% tariff rate.
Australia also faces the same tariff and calls it unjustified and inconsistent with their free trade agreement.
Luxon argues that tariffs drive up costs and uncertainty for businesses and are not supported by meaningful evidence of forced labour.
- Who
- New Zealand Prime Minister Christopher Luxon, US, 59 countries including China, India, European Union, Australia
- What
- New US tariffs imposed on 59 countries over forced labour concerns
- When
- Friday
- Where
- Wellington, New Zealand
- Why
- US claims of forced labour concerns in these countries
New Zealand and Australia
United States
Effectiveness of Tariffs
New Zealand and Australia
Tariffs drive up costs and uncertainty for businesses and are not supported by meaningful evidence of forced labour.
United States
Tariffs are necessary to address forced labour concerns and protect US interests.
- Countries Affected
- New Zealand, Australia, China, India, European Union
- Tariff Rates
- 10% to 12.5%
- Effective Date
- Friday
- New Zealand Tariff Rate
- 12.5%
- Australia's Response
- Unjustified and inconsistent with free trade agreement