United States and New Zealand Meet For Trade and Investment Framework Agreement

The United States and New Zealand recently held productive discussions under the Trade and Investment Framework Agreement (TIFA), noting the strong and growing trade cooperation between the two countries. During the meeting, the United States and New Zealand agreed to enhance their trade and investment relationship and to meet again next year. In addition to discussing enhanced trade ties, the two sides also discussed developments in their respective trade agendas as well as mutual issues of concern related to digital trade.  The meeting was led by Deputy U.S. Trade Representative Jeffrey Gerrish for the United States and Deputy Secretary Trade and Economic Affairs Vangelis Vitalis for New Zealand.