US-China trade wars make CPTPP more important, Parker says
The trade minister addresses whether New Zealand will have to take sides between the US and China. Watch Grant Walker's interview with David Parker.
Tue, 03 Apr 2018
Trade Minister David Parker fears a trade war between the US and China will further undermine the importance of the World Trade Organisation.
Mr Parker says tit-for-tat tariffs imposed by the two countries will not be good for New Zealand or the world.
“WTO mechanisms are in a fragile state.
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