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Former PM Key Optimistic on Trump's Economic Policies

5/7/2025

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Former New Zealand Prime Minister Sir John Key shared a hopeful outlook on Donald Trump's economic policies during an Auckland summit, despite his concerns over Trump's disruptive tariff strategy. Key cautioned that high tariffs could harm New Zealand's film industry but remains optimistic about the resilience of the nation's economy, anticipating a shift towards more moderate tariffs.

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Former New Zealand Prime Minister Sir John Key shared a hopeful outlook on Donald Trump's economic policies during an Auckland summit, despite his concerns over Trump's disruptive tariff strategy. Key cautioned that high tariffs could harm New Zealand's film industry but remains optimistic about the resilience of the nation's economy, anticipating a shift towards more moderate tariffs.