US and New Zealand officials are exploring options to deepen bilateral trade ties, with the possibility of formal trade talks being floated. New Zealand Trade Minister Todd McClay met with US trade officials, including US Trade Representative (USTR) Robert Lighthizer and US Commerce Secretary Wilbur Ross, during his trip to the North American nation last week.

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Topics: MEGA-REGIONAL AGREEMENT REGIONAL INTEGRATION BILATERAL INTEGRATION

Regions: NEW ZEALAND UNITED STATES ASIA-PACIFIC

Authors: INTERNATIONAL CENTRE FOR TRADE AND SUSTAINABLE DEVELOPMENT (ICTSD)