Britain, New Zealand strike free trade deal, including haka clause
France24 says Britain and New Zealand have unveiled a comprehensive free trade deal, including a commitment aimed at preventing the revered Maori cultural tradition of the haka, famously performed by the All Blacks, from being misused.
The in-principle deal was sealed in a video call between British Prime Minister Boris Johnson and his New Zealand counterpart Jacinda Ardern, following 16 months of talks.
Johnson said it was a “big moment” that strengthened Britain’s friendship with New Zealand and cemented London’s ties in the Indo-Pacific.
He likened negotiations for Britain’s latest post-Brexit trade deal to a rugby match.
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