New Zealand Prime Minister Christopher Luxon took to X on Monday to announce the implementation of the historic Free Trade Agreement (FTA) between New Zealand and India.
“As of today, our historic Free Trade Agreement with India is in effect,” PM Christopher Luxon posted on X.
Luxon said the deal, reached after working closely with Prime Minister Narendra Modi, will help grow both economies and boost Kiwi communities.
“From today, Kiwi businesses can reach over a billion more customers with significantly reduced tariffs,” the New Zealand Prime Minister said.
“That means it’s easier for Kiwi businesses to sell more, hire more staff, invest in machinery and expand, creating more jobs and higher wages for Kiwis,” he added.
“That’s more money flowing into Kiwi communities. That’s why National has been hustling on the world stage, getting trade deals done,” Luxon said.
In another post on X, Luxon hailed it as a “big day for Kiwi exporters” and said that “our Free Trade Agreement with India is now in force.”
“That means goods leaving here at the Ports of Auckland can reach one of the world’s fastest-growing economies with lower tariffs. More orders, more money flowing back into Kiwi communities, more jobs and higher wages for Kiwis,” Luxon’ post read.
His post mentioned Todd McClay and National, who he said, “have done the hard yards to get this deal over the line. It’s exactly why we’ve been hustling on the world stage, getting trade deals done.”
“Let’s stick with the plan that’s working. Party Vote National,” he added.
