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													U.S.-New Zealand Relations													New Zealand is a strong, steadfast partner and friend of the United States. The U.S. diplomatic presence in New Zealand dates back to the commissioning of the first U.S. Consul in 1838. Formal diplomatic relations were established in 1942, following the United Kingdom’s recognition of New Zealand’s domestic and external autonomy within the British Empire. During World War II, U.S.New Zealand is a strong, steadfast partner and friend of the United States. The U.S. diplomatic presence in New Zealand dates back to the commissioning of the first U.S. Consul in 1838. Formal diplomatic relations were established in 1942, following the United Kingdom’s recognition of New Zealand’s domestic and external autonomy within the British Empire. During World War II, U.S. military personnel were stationed in New Zealand to prepare for battles such as Guadalcanal and Tarawa. The United States and New Zealand share common elements of history and culture and a commitment to democratic principles and the international rules-based order.Collapse U.S.-New Zealand Relations															Read more about U.S.-New Zealand Relations																												Bilateral Economic Relations													Commercial ties between the United States and New Zealand are robust and growing. Two-way goods trade between the United States and New Zealand totaled $10.8 billion in 2020, with U.S. goods exports to New Zealand totaling $5 billion and imports totaling $5.7 billion. U.S. trade in services (exports and imports) with New Zealand totaled an estimated $3.4 billion in 2020.Commercial ties between the United States and New Zealand are robust and growing. Two-way goods trade between the United States and New Zealand totaled $10.8 billion in 2020, with U.S. goods exports to New Zealand totaling $5 billion and imports totaling $5.7 billion. U.S. trade in services (exports and imports) with New Zealand totaled an estimated $3.4 billion in 2020. Services exports were $1.8 billion; services imports were $1.5 billion. New Zealand was the United States’ 47th largest goods export market in 2020. The U.S. goods trade deficit with New Zealand was $1 billion in 2020. The U.S. services trade surplus with New Zealand was $332 million in 2020.Collapse Bilateral Economic Relations															Read more about Bilateral Economic Relations															Integrated Country Strategies
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HighlightsApril 11, 2024
Joint Declaration by United States Secretary of State the Honorable Antony J. Blinken and New Zealand Minister of Foreign Affairs the Right Honourable Winston Peters
April 11, 2024
Secretary Antony J. Blinken And New Zealand Foreign Minister Winston Peters Before Their Meeting
April 3, 2024
Deputy Secretary Campbell’s Call with Australian and New Zealand Counterparts
February 29, 2024
Under Secretary Jenkins Travels to Australia and New Zealand
February 6, 2024
New Zealand National Day
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