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Trade Minister Lockwood Smith expressed disappointment at the US' latest announcement of allocations for a range of dairy products under its Dairy Export Incentive Programme (DEIP).

A WTO Round has never been more clearly in sight.

The EU has been a strong supporter.

"APEC Trade Ministers have agreed on a set of practical initiatives that collectively reinvigorate the APEC process," New Zealand Trade Minister Lockwood Smith said today.

"APEC Trade Ministers have agreed on a set of practical initiatives that collectively reinvigorate the APEC process," New Zealand Trade Minister Lockwood Smith said today.

Japanese International Trade and Industry Minister Kaoru Yosano will make a two-day visit to New Zealand prior to the Meeting of APEC Ministers Responsible for Trade (MRT) on 29-30 June, Trade Mini

Singapore Trade and Industry Minister George Yeo will visit Wellington and Otago following his attendance at the Meeting of APEC Ministers Responsible for Trade (MRT) on 29-30 June, International T

One of the most significant meetings of the APEC process will kick-off in Auckland on 29 and 30 June, Trade Minister Lockwood Smith said today.

"The threat of trade restrictions against our sheep farmers has caused Jim Anderton to have a rush of blood to the head," said Trade Minister Lockwood Smith.

Trade Minister Lockwood Smith is surprised by comments from Chief Executive of the Auckland Regional Chamber of Commerce and Industry Michael Barnett that the threat of trade restrictions against t

Trade Minister Lockwood Smith will launch an APEC Study on the impact of liberalisation on the New Zealand Wine Industry today at Kumeu River Wines, in West Auckland.

A US decision on safeguard action against imports of New Zealand and Australian lamb is expected to be delayed again today, according to Trade Minister Lockwood Smith.

Reports of a European Commission decision which moves toward resolving the long standing dispute over access for New Zealand's spreadable butter are encouraging, said Trade Minister Lockwood Smith

The United States has signalled a further delay in making a final decision on possible trade restrictions against New Zealand and Australian lamb, according to Trade Minister Lockwood Smith.

Advice from Washington suggests a decision on possible trade restrictions against New Zealand and Australian lamb is not expected until Tuesday 8 June (New Zealand time), according to Trade Minister Lockwood Smith.

"My understanding is that the inter-agency group developing the recommendation on possible trade restrictions has not yet reached agreement, and work is continuing to formulate the final recommendation to place before President Clinton," said Dr Smith.

The APEC Meeting of Ministers Responsible for Trade will mark the start of Auckland’s participation in APEC New Zealand 99, Trade Minister Lockwood Smith said today.

Trade Minister Lockwood Smith has moved to clarify any misunderstanding that may exist around the United States International Trade Commission's (ITC) findings about the effect of imports of New Ze

New Zealand/South Africa Business Council
Massey University
Albany
AUCKLAND

Today is a day we New Zealanders will never forget. Today we commemorate the landing of New Zealand and Australian troops on the Gallipoli Peninsula during the First World War.

Wellington Regional Chamber of Commerce
Plaza Ballroom
Plaza International Hotel
WELLINGTON

Ladies and gentlemen, thank you for the invitation to join you today.

Trade Minister Lockwood Smith says that Michael Cullen's comments on the February 1999 merchandise trade statistics reinforce the Labour Party's commitment to broadcasting bad news, and overlooks t

Trade Minister Lockwood Smith is seeking public comment to assist the Government in formulating New Zealand's approach to new multilateral trade negotiations.

India New Zealand Business Council
Canterbury Employers Chamber of Commerce
Kilmour Street
CHRISTCHURCH

Trade Minister Lockwood Smith has announced that New Zealand has suspended its WTO action against the European Commission on spreadable butter in order to explore opportunities to resolve the dispu