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Groser welcomes Trans-Pacific Partnership
Hon Tim Groser
Minister of Trade
14 November 2009
Media Statement
Groser welcomes US announcement on Trans-Pacific Partnership
Trade
Minister Tim Groser has welcomed today’s announcements by
President Obama and US Trade Representative Ron Kirk that
the United States intends to proceed with the Trans-Pacific
Partnership (TPP).
“President Obama’s positive comments on US commitment to the region and the regional trade agenda are welcomed by New Zealand.
“Today’s announcements bring New Zealand’s long-held goal of a free trade deal with the United States a step closer.
“This is very good news for New Zealand companies looking to expand future business links with the United States.
“But the Trans-Pacific negotiation is even more important as a potential pathfinder for a future regional trade deal such as a Free Trade Area of the Asia-Pacific.
“New Zealand negotiators will shortly meet counterparts from other Trans-Pacific Partnership countries to move ahead with plans for getting the negotiation under way,” Mr Groser said.
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