New Zealand Promises Tariff-Free Access for Majority of Exports Ahead of PM Modi Visit

Brief By Hindustan Times / 11:27 AM on 09 Jul 2026

New Zealand Prime Minister Christopher Luxon announced that 57% of the country's exports to India will receive tariff-free access from the first day under the proposed Free Trade Agreement. The announcement comes ahead of Prime Minister Narendra Modi's visit, with both nations aiming to strengthen trade, investment, strategic cooperation and long-term bilateral economic relations.