New Zealand Won't 'Sacrifice Quality' in Push for New Trade Pact, Ardern says

The transcript discusses President Trump's absence from trade forums and the significance of the Vice President's presence. It highlights New Zealand's advocacy for free trade and the importance of maintaining a rules-based order. The conversation also covers the need for greater inclusion and prosperity from trade, addressing US trade deficits, and the potential for the US to rejoin the CPTPP. The focus is on promoting multilateral trade agreements and ensuring domestic benefits from globalization.

What was the main topic of discussion regarding President Trump's absence?

• The role of New Zealand in global trade

• The impact on ASEAN's success

• The importance of the Vice President's presence

• The future of the asset trade agreement

Why is maintaining a rules-based order crucial for New Zealand?

• To ensure domestic prosperity

• To strengthen bilateral relations

• To support its trading ties globally

• To reduce geographical isolation

What is a key challenge mentioned in promoting trade benefits?

• Increasing trade deficits

• Ensuring widespread benefit from trade

• Balancing multilateral agreements

• Reducing globalization costs

What was New Zealand's approach to the CP TPP agreement?

• To accept it without changes

• To re-balance it to address concerns

• To reject it entirely

• To negotiate a new agreement

What is the US's current focus in terms of trade agreements?

• Global trade summits

• Bilateral trade agreements

• Regional trade partnerships

• Multilateral trade agreements