'There's nothing but opportunity for NZ in this': Todd McClay on the India FTA. - Wed 21 Oct

The Senate floor sees a heated debate over health insurance as Ohio families face potential changes to their coverage. Sherrod Brown's position is under scrutiny as he is accused of compromising with socialist policies that threaten private health insurance. In contrast, John Husted is portrayed as a steadfast opponent of socialism, advocating for reduced spending and lower taxes to protect families' finances.

In international trade, New Zealand's Nationals trade spokesperson Todd McClay highlights the country's efforts to establish new trading partnerships amid global disruptions. Recent dialogues with Brazil and Canada are seen as significant progress, with plans for negotiations to enhance trade opportunities. McClay emphasizes that New Zealand's exports have surged by $20 billion over the past three years, largely due to existing trade agreements.

McClay also addresses concerns regarding the dairy industry and trade relations with Canada, asserting that discussions are underway to resolve unfair treatment of New Zealand dairy exporters. He remains optimistic about the potential for new markets, asserting that increased trade negotiations will bolster New Zealand's economy and provide more options for exporters, ultimately securing jobs reliant on international trade.

National's Todd Mclay says the India FTA passed into law with a supermajority in parliament, shrugging of Winston Peters' remarks. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.