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The United States ranks as New Zealand’s second-largest trading partner, trailing behind China and ahead of Australia. The bilateral trade relationship is significant, with annual trade volumes approximating $9 billion. The majority of this trade comprises meat and dairy products, emblematic of New Zealand’s vital export sectors. The increased tariffs threaten to disrupt this delicate economic balance, particularly impacting farmers and exporters who rely heavily on U.S. imports.