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"description": "Quick intelligence briefing from Good Oil – Political Intelligence.",
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"textContent": "_Todd McClay has signed a major free trade agreement with India removing tariffs on 95 per cent of New Zealand exports, with a $20 billion investment commitment that is expected to double bilateral trade to around $5 billion a year._\n\n### Rapid Intelligence Briefing\n\n * **Deal Details:** Tariffs removed on 95 per cent of NZ exports to India, with a $20 billion investment commitment. Bilateral trade expected to double to ~$5 billion annually.\n * **Labour Position:** Backed the deal but with reservations on labour standards and Pharmac. National claiming full credit.\n * **Timing and Politics:** Lands while Luxon is under poll pressure, giving the coalition a clear economic win and possible bipartisan signal on major projects.\n * **NZ First Reaction:** Strongly sceptical. Winston Peters expected to weaponise the deal in campaign, accusing National of drifting too close to Labour.\n\n\n\n### This post is for subscribers only\n\nBecome a member to get access to all content\n\nSubscribe now",
"title": "Quick Hit: The India FTA – McClay’s Win, Luxon’s Lifeline or... Labour’s Foot in the Door?",
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