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New Zealand Trade and Export Minister Damien O'Connor and UK Secretary of State for International Trade signed the FTA in March.
New Zealand's historic free trade deal with the United Kingdom is "very positive" for the New Zealand wine industry, says New Zealand Winegrowers Chief Executive Philip Gregan.
"The UK is New Zealand's second largest export market for wine, with exports valued at over $400 million over the past 12 months.
"The agreement will reduce trade barriers on New Zealand wine exports to the UK, which will make a big difference for many within our industry."
Trade and Export Minister Damien O’Connor is off to Europe, Canada and Australia with the aim of advancing New Zealand’s economic interests.
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On 1 March 2022 New Zealand signed a Free Trade Agreement with the United Kingdom.
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