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Luxon and Trump Discuss Trade at APEC Summit

10/30/2025

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New Zealand Prime Minister Christopher Luxon met U.S. President Donald Trump at the Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation (APEC) conference in Gyeongju, marking their first in-person encounter.
Luxon said tariffs were a topic among leaders.
He acknowledged the United States' trade policy stance.
Luxon noted New Zealand has a lower tariff rate than Asian nations.
He highlighted investments in New Zealand's renewable energy sector to show the country's appeal to global investors.

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New Zealand Prime Minister Christopher Luxon met U.S. President Donald Trump at the Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation (APEC) conference in Gyeongju, marking their first in-person encounter.
Luxon said tariffs were a topic among leaders.
He acknowledged the United States' trade policy stance.
Luxon noted New Zealand has a lower tariff rate than Asian nations.
He highlighted investments in New Zealand's renewable energy sector to show the country's appeal to global investors.