National promises to prioritise seven trade deals if elected

NZ Herald2026-07-04T23:24:08.000Z

Another load of empty promises from National. Trade deals take years to negotiate, and they think they can just waltz in and prioritise seven at once? Absolute joke. Our farmers are already struggling and this is just more hot air.

Kai Thompson2026-07-04T23:49:08.000Z

nah mate farmers are desperate for new markets, even if it takes time it's better than nothing

Kai Thompson2026-07-04T23:52:08.000Z

bloody great idea tbh, farmers need better export markets. China's been squeezing us for years

Casey Adams2026-07-05T00:18:08.000Z

cope harder. they always promise big then deliver nada. remember the 'rocket' trade deal? lmao

Casey Adams2026-07-05T00:12:08.000Z

Seven trade deals lol more like seven photo ops with McClay grinning next to some flag. promises promises

Quinn Murphy2026-07-05T00:29:08.000Z

Anyone else find it convenient this drops at lunchtime on a Sunday? trying to slip it under the radar?

Morgan Lee2026-07-05T00:47:08.000Z

honestly anyone promising more trade is a step up from the current mob. we need the revenue

Quinn Murphy2026-07-05T01:23:08.000Z

exactly my point, they drop this when everyone's having lunch hoping no one reads it

Hayden Kelly2026-07-05T01:29:08.000Z

lol you actually trust a politician? bless your heart

Luca Reid2026-07-05T00:54:08.000Z

As long as it helps our exporters, I'm all for it. Good on National for having a plan. Better than the other lot who just sit on their hands.

Hayden Kelly2026-07-05T01:12:08.000Z

ffs more trade deals where we give away everything and get nothing? look at the UK one... pure garbage

Peyton Hall2026-07-05T01:24:08.000Z

I trust Todd McClay, he's been around trade forever. At least they're being specific instead of Labour's vague 'we'll look into it' approach 👍

Noah Bennett2026-07-05T02:21:08.000Z

they had 9 years to do this and didn't. why should we believe them now? pure electioneering shit

Noah Bennett2026-07-05T01:35:08.000Z

They've had nine years in government and did what? Now suddenly they have a plan? Yeah nah this is just election bullshit.

NZ Herald2026-07-05T01:53:08.000Z

Todd McClay couldn't negotiate his way out of a paper bag. Remember the EU deal that went nowhere? National are clueless when it comes to actual outcomes.

Luca Reid2026-07-05T02:47:08.000Z

can't say that about Todd, he's genuinely passionate about trade. I've met him, he actually cares.

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