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Todd McClay

Person · Minister · New Zealand · 105 dispatches indexed · last seen May 13, 2026
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Geopolitical Economics
NZ Diplomat Clare Kelly Appointed Chair of WTO General Council

New Zealand Ambassador Clare Kelly was appointed Chair of the WTO General Council, the organization's highest decision-making body, becoming only the second New Zealander to hold this position and reflecting the country's significant influence in global trade governance during a critical period of institutional reform and digital commerce negotiations.

Devdiscourse · May 7
Geopolitical Economics
India, New Zealand sign major free trade pact

India and New Zealand signed a landmark free trade agreement, granting 100% duty-free access on 8,284 Indian products and enabling New Zealand's $20 billion investment commitment, positioning both nations to double bilateral trade to $5 billion within five years.

Bisinfotech · Apr 28
Geopolitical Economics
FTA Is A Landmark Moment In India-New Zealand Partnership: PM Modi

India and New Zealand signed a landmark Free Trade Agreement committing $20 billion investment to boost bilateral economic partnership across agriculture, technology, and multiple sectors benefiting farmers, youth, MSMEs, startups, and innovators.

NDTV · Apr 28
Geopolitical Economics
New Zealand and India sign ‘Once in a Generation’ Free Trade Agreement

New Zealand and India signed a landmark Free Trade Agreement on April 27, 2026, promising thousands of jobs and billions in additional exports while granting New Zealand access to India's 1.4 billion-person consumer market, supporting the goal of doubling export value within ten years.

Indian News Link · Apr 27
Geopolitical Economics
India, New Zealand sign ‘once-in-a-generation’ free trade pact

India and New Zealand signed a landmark free trade agreement in New Delhi, granting Indian exporters duty-free access to 8,284 tariff lines and aiming to double bilateral trade to five billion dollars over five years while facilitating professional mobility.

PGurus · Apr 27
Geopolitical Economics
India, New Zealand ink free trade agreement

India and New Zealand signed a free trade agreement on April 27, 2026, signed by their respective commerce ministers, designed to enhance bilateral commerce and investment flows between the two nations.

The Hindu · Apr 27
Geopolitical Economics
NZ-India Free Trade Agreement verified

New Zealand and India completed legal verification of their free trade agreement, set to sign April 27, granting NZ exporters access to 1.4 billion people and eliminating tariffs on 95% of exports, worth tens of millions in additional revenue.

Inside Government NZ · Apr 20
Geopolitical Economics
Singapore, New Zealand Agree to Keep Vital Supplies Flowing in Times of Crisis

Singapore and New Zealand signed a legally-binding agreement ensuring critical supplies including fuel and food continue flowing during crises, establishing a framework for consultation and prohibiting unnecessary export restrictions between the two nations.

The Diplomat – Asia-Pacific · May 5
Geopolitical Economics
NZ-India FTA Signed in Delhi - 95 Per Cent of Wood Tariffs Wiped from Day One

New Zealand and India signed a Free Trade Agreement in Delhi, eliminating over 95 percent of wood tariff duties immediately, covering radiata pine and processed wood exports worth NZ$134 million annually, advancing market access after a methyl bromide dispute severely impacted trade.

Wood Central · Apr 29
Geopolitical Economics
“Historic” free-trade agreement with India signed

New Zealand and India signed a historic free-trade agreement eliminating tariffs on 95 percent of New Zealand exports, expected to generate thousands of jobs, billions in additional exports, and double export value within a decade while opening access to India's 1.4 billion-person economy.

Times.co.nz · Apr 27
Geopolitical Economics
Historic NZ-India FTA Signed In New Delhi

New Zealand and India signed a historic free trade agreement in New Delhi, eliminating tariffs on 95 percent of NZ exports and expected to generate thousands of jobs and billions in additional export revenue from India's 1.4 billion-person economy.

Scoop - New Zealand News · Apr 27
Geopolitical Economics
India-New Zealand FTA to drive trade growth and economic certainty: Todd McClay

New Zealand Trade Minister Todd McClay signed a comprehensive free trade agreement with India to boost two-way trade from $2 billion, create economic certainty, and provide 5,000 temporary visas for Indian professionals across ICT, healthcare, and construction sectors.

Hindustan Times · Apr 27
Geopolitical Economics
Free Trade Agreement signed with India

New Zealand's Trade Minister Todd McClay signed a historic free trade agreement with India, eliminating tariffs on ninety-five percent of exports and projected to deliver thousands of jobs and billions in additional export revenue for the country.

Inside Government NZ · Apr 27
Geopolitical Economics
‘Will provide huge opportunities’: Piyush Goyal ahead of India-NZ FTA signing

India's Commerce Minister Piyush Goyal announced that Monday's India-New Zealand free trade agreement will eliminate tariffs on Indian exports, double bilateral trade from $2.4 billion, attract $20 billion investment over 15 years, and significantly benefit domestic sectors including Agra's leather industry.

Times of India · Apr 27
Geopolitical Economics
India-New Zealand free trade pact cleared for 27 April signing

India and New Zealand finalized their free trade agreement for April 27 signing, eliminating tariffs on 95 percent of New Zealand exports to India's 1.4 billion consumers, positioning both nations for substantial economic gains amid global uncertainty.

madhyamamonline · Apr 20
Geopolitical Economics
Saudi Arabia affirms full support for WTO reform efforts

Saudi Arabia expressed support for WTO reform at the 14th Ministerial Conference. The Kingdom's trade volume with WTO member states reached $537 billion. Saudi Arabia reiterated support for developing countries' special treatment.

https://saudigazette.com.sa · Mar 30
Geopolitical Economics
NZ-India FTA: Myth vs fact

New Zealand tabled its India Free Trade Agreement in Parliament, proposing NZD 33 billion foreign investment into India over 15 years, though the deal lacks enforcement teeth and requires enabling legislation before entering force amid coalition disagreement over investment and immigration provisions.

Indianweekender · May 3
Geopolitical Economics
'Once-in-a-generation opportunity': New Zealand PM hails FTA with India

New Zealand and India finalized a historic Free Trade Agreement, with Prime Minister Luxon calling it a "once-in-a-generation opportunity" to access India's 1.5 billion increasingly affluent consumers, immediately eliminating tariffs on 57 percent of New Zealand's exports and enhancing competitiveness.

Business Standard · Apr 29
Geopolitical Economics
India and New Zealand signed a Free Trade Agreement (FTA)

India and New Zealand signed a Free Trade Agreement expected to double bilateral trade to five billion dollars within five years, resuming negotiations after a decade-long pause and completing talks in record time with bipartisan parliamentary support.

EV Mechanica · Apr 28
Geopolitical Economics
India-New Zealand free-trade agreement sealed, to kick in by December

India and New Zealand finalized a comprehensive free-trade agreement effective by December, granting India duty-free market access and a $20 billion investment commitment over fifteen years, marking India's seventh FTA in five years amid expanding services cooperation.

Business Standard · Apr 28
Geopolitical Economics
Strategic Priority: New Zealand Minister To NDTV On Free Trade Deal

India and New Zealand signed a comprehensive free trade agreement after nine months of negotiations, providing business certainty amid global geopolitical tensions and reflecting India's growing economic importance as a reliable global trade partner.

NDTV · Apr 27
Geopolitical Economics
India agreement sets new foreign policy direction

New Zealand and India signed a Free Trade Agreement to double export value within a decade, marking a strategic foreign policy shift positioning India as a counterbalance to China, despite opposition from Foreign Minister Winston Peters.

Politik NZ · Apr 27
Geopolitical Economics
India, New Zealand Sign ‘Once-in-a-Generation’ Free Trade Agreement

India and New Zealand signed a landmark free trade agreement expected to double bilateral trade to five billion dollars within five years, featuring duty-free access for Indian goods and twenty billion dollars in New Zealand investment commitments.

News Mobile · Apr 27
Geopolitical Economics
NZ-India FTA Sealed in New Delhi Historic Pact

New Zealand and India signed a historic free trade agreement eliminating tariffs on 95 percent of New Zealand's exports, expected to generate thousands of jobs, billions in additional exports, and exponentially grow two-way trade currently valued at 3.95 billion dollars.

Mirage News · Apr 27
Geopolitical Economics
India and New Zealand sign a free trade agreement to deepen economic ties

India and New Zealand signed a free trade agreement eliminating tariffs on ninety-five percent of bilateral exports, with New Zealand pledging twenty billion dollars in investment over fifteen years, as both nations diversify trade amid global disruptions.

The Independent · Apr 27
Geopolitical Economics
India-New Zealand FTA to be signed on April 27 as legal vetting completed

India and New Zealand will sign their free trade agreement on April 27, providing New Zealand exporters unprecedented access to 1.4 billion people and India's fast-growing economy, with 95 percent of New Zealand's exports receiving tariff eliminations or reductions.

The Hans India · Apr 20
Geopolitical Economics
India FTA Legal Check Done, Signing Date Set

New Zealand and India completed legal verification of their free trade agreement, set to sign April 27, eliminating tariffs on 95 percent of New Zealand exports and granting unprecedented market access to 1.4 billion people in the world's future third-largest economy.

Mirage News · Apr 19