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NZ-India trade deal starts
New Zealand's free trade agreement with India begins, cutting tariffs on exports like wool and sheep meat.
In brief
New Zealand's free trade agreement with India begins, cutting tariffs on exports like wool and sheep meat. New Zealand's free trade agreement with India officially starts, reducing tariffs on exports such as wool and sheep meat. Originally reported by RNZ.
Trade deal starts
New Zealand's free trade agreement with India officially begins on 20 October 2026.
Tariffs drop for exports
57 percent of exports to India are now tariff-free, including sheep meat and wool.
Winemakers benefit
Winemakers will see tariffs on Indian imports fall from 150 percent to 25 or 50 percent over 10 years.
The big picture
New Zealand's free trade agreement with India officially starts, reducing tariffs on exports such as wool and sheep meat.
