Trade in uncertain times : opportunities and risks for small states : a case study of Brexit, New Zealand and agricultural trade.
Journal: University of Canterbury Research Repository (University of Canterbury)
Year: 2018

On the 23rd of June 2016, the United Kingdom (UK) held a referendum in which it voted to leave the European Union (EU) – an event now known as Brexit. The UK’s impending departure could have severe economic and political implications for New Zealand with respect to agricultural trade. New Zealand and the UK have a strong relationship established during colonial times. This consequently formed the basis of New Zealand’s ensuing agriculture relationship with the EU that has been limited due to com