A UNICORN OUT OF STEP WITH THE ANGLOSPHERE:

PM: Trade deal big step for economy (Fran O'Sullivan, 10/27/09, NZ Herald)

John Key says the signing of a free trade deal with Malaysia is another vital move towards a "step change" for the New Zealand economy. [...]

The Malaysian deal builds on the free trade agreement that New Zealand and Australia jointly signed this year with the 10 countries of the Association of South-east Asian Nations (Asean).

Tariffs on manufactured goods, including some steel lines, paints, varnishes and plastic products, will be eliminated under the Malaysian pact at a faster pace than under the Asean agreement.

Malaysia has also agreed to give greater access to New Zealand exporters of services such as waste-water management and tourism, veterinary, management and maritime services, including cargo handling.

Where's Austan Goolsbee when we need him?

Posted by Orrin Judd at October 26, 2009 12:21 PM