Post by Kiwi Frontline on Nov 1, 2018 16:23:34 GMT 12
FOMA WELCOMES CPTPP SIGN-OFF
The Comprehensive and Progressive Agreement for Trans-Pacific Partnership (CPTPP) has been signed off with the first round of tariff cuts due December 30.
In its early stages the then-named Trans-Pacific Partnership was mired in protest and controversy with many Māori commentators saying it failed to meet Treaty of Waitangi obligations.
Parker is confident the CPTPP protects Māori interests. The Federation of Māori Authorities (FOMA) has welcomed the reworked deal.
FOMA Chairwoman Traci Houpapa says "It immediately reduces and removes trade barriers and tariffs for Māori and all of NZ exporters. That has an immediate and direct impact on our local and regional economies and direct benefits for Aotearoa."
Despite the go-ahead, concerns remain for some businesses over whether the government's intellectual property laws could be updated in time to protect Māori intellectual property on the global stage.
Houpapa says, "It's an ongoing conversation that we have. FOMA sits at the table with the prime minister and cabinet on trade matters and we will continue these conversations."...
www.maoritelevision.com/news/politics/foma-welcomes-cptpp-sign
The Comprehensive and Progressive Agreement for Trans-Pacific Partnership (CPTPP) has been signed off with the first round of tariff cuts due December 30.
In its early stages the then-named Trans-Pacific Partnership was mired in protest and controversy with many Māori commentators saying it failed to meet Treaty of Waitangi obligations.
Parker is confident the CPTPP protects Māori interests. The Federation of Māori Authorities (FOMA) has welcomed the reworked deal.
FOMA Chairwoman Traci Houpapa says "It immediately reduces and removes trade barriers and tariffs for Māori and all of NZ exporters. That has an immediate and direct impact on our local and regional economies and direct benefits for Aotearoa."
Despite the go-ahead, concerns remain for some businesses over whether the government's intellectual property laws could be updated in time to protect Māori intellectual property on the global stage.
Houpapa says, "It's an ongoing conversation that we have. FOMA sits at the table with the prime minister and cabinet on trade matters and we will continue these conversations."...
www.maoritelevision.com/news/politics/foma-welcomes-cptpp-sign