Part 5/7:
Opposition voices have been swift in criticizing the government’s handling of trade negotiations. Damian O’Connor, a prominent opposition trade spokesperson, characterized the move as "a major fail" for the government’s diplomatic efforts and bilateral relations with the United States. Critics argue that the country’s leadership, under Christopher Luxon, has failed to secure a more favorable tariff arrangement, especially when other nations such as the European Union and the United Kingdom have successfully negotiated tariff agreements.