Free trade agreements concluded but not in force
Once a free trade agreement has been concluded, it needs to be legally verified, signed and then ratified by the governments of the parties involved. Changes to legislation may also be needed.
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New Zealand–United Arab Emirates free trade agreement
New Zealand and the UAE announced the launch of negotiations on a free trade agreement, also known as a Comprehensive Economic Partnership Agreement (CEPA) on 6 May 2024.
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Agreement on Climate Change, Trade and Sustainability (ACCTS)
The ACCTS is a ground-breaking trade agreement that delivers commercial opportunities for New Zealand while also helping to address sustainability challenges.
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Trans-Pacific Partnership Agreement (TPP)
TPP is a pathway to creating a free trade region in the Asia-Pacific region, New Zealand’s largest trading market.