India and New Zealand on Monday signed a free-trade agreement to deepen economic ties and expand market access, as both countries navigate mounting global trade disruptions.The deal comes as New Delhi moves to diversify export markets to offset the impact of steep tariffs imposed by the United States and instability in shipping and energy routes due to the Iran war. For New Zealand, the agreement is part of a broader push to reduce reliance on China, its largest trading partner.The agreement was signed in New Delhi by India’s Commerce and Industry Minister Piyush Goyal and visiting New Zealand Trade and Investment Minister Todd McClay.
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India, New Zealand sign ‘once-in-a-generation’ free-trade deal
India and New Zealand have signed a significant free-trade agreement, described as a "once-in-a-generation" deal, on Monday in New Delhi. This pact aims to strengthen economic relations and improve market access for both nations amidst global trade disruptions.
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India and New Zealand have signed a significant free-trade agreement, described as a "once-in-a-generation" deal, on Monday in New Delhi. This pact aims to strengthen economic relations and improve market access for both nations amidst global trade disruptions. For India, the agreement serves to diversify export markets, mitigating the effects of US tariffs and instability in shipping and energy routes. New Zealand views this deal as a strategic move to lessen its dependence on China, its primary trading partner. The agreement was formally signed by India's Commerce and Industry Minister Piyush Goyal and New Zealand's Trade and Investment Minister Todd McClay.
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For New Zealand, the agreement is part of a broader push to reduce reliance on China, its largest trading partner.
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The deal comes as New Delhi moves to diversify export markets to offset the impact of steep tariffs imposed by the United States and instability in shipping and energy routes due to the Iran war.
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India and New Zealand have signed a free-trade agreement to deepen economic ties and expand market access.
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