Eric Frykberg
23 posts
Eric Frykberg is a Wellington-based freelance journalist who writes on trade issues. November 7, 2022
NZ to take Canada CPTPP stoush to court
New Zealand says Canada has breached an obligation that would avert punitive 200% tariffs on dairy exports.
July 18, 2022
Kiwi diet for good health
A diet based on locally-sourced produce will be tested by researchers to see if it has a positive effect on health outcomes.
July 8, 2022
O’Connor reflects on tough EU negotiations
Trade Minister Damien O’ Connor concedes he did not get everything he wanted in free trade talks with…
July 4, 2022
EU deal gets a mixed report card
As the dust settles on last week’s Free Trade Agreement (FTA) with the European Union (EU), it’s become…
June 23, 2022
UK FTA bill enters parliament
Legislation to enact New Zealand’s Free Trade Agreement with the United Kingdom was introduced in parliament on Wednesday.…
June 20, 2022
WTO fails on agriculture in Geneva but NZ still optimistic
A series of agreements at the World Trade Organisation (WTO) last week are being seen as good for…
June 13, 2022
Women miss out in export sector – report
A new report says the role of women in the export sector is not as advanced as in…
June 13, 2022
WTO Ministerial talks finally get started
Crucial trade talks got underway in Switzerland at the weekend after the much-delayed Twelfth Ministerial Conference (MC12) of…
June 3, 2022
Fears grow of poor quality EU trade deal
The Meat Industry Association fears trade with Europe could go backwards. The concern comes as the negotiation…
June 1, 2022
Little chance of CPTPP progress with US
The Prime Minister’s support for the Comprehensive and Progressive Trans Pacific Partnership (CPTPP) in a meeting in the…