N.Z. DECISION

Hokitika Guardian, 22 August 1930, Page 5

N.Z. DECISION

TO ALTER TARIFF AGAINST CANADA.' i CREATES SENSATION. (Uuited Press Association—By Electric Telegraph.—Copyright.] (Received this day at 12.25. p.m.) OTTAWA, August 21, There is no official comment available to-day regarding New Zealand’s decision to place Canadian automobiles and accessories on the general tariff list. It is understood that the matter will shortly receive the consideration of the Government as the automobile trade with New Zealand is fairly extensive, and is growing.

The whole question of Canada’s relations with New Zealand is expected to be canvassed by the Government with a view to negotiations later for a new direct trade agreement to replace thje one lapsing in October. OTTAWA, August 21,

New Zealand’s placing of Canadian cars on the general tariff list is a shock to the Government which was recently elected on, among other planks, t he barring of New Zealand butter. It is hoped to placate Canadian exporters, particularly in British Columbia by arranging for a new treaty to apply wholly to manufactured goods. The duty change is regarded as a severe blow to manufacturers of Ontario, where the agitation against the New Zealand treaty is particularly strong. Manufacturers in British Columbia are perisistently urging the Government to re-enact the New Zealand treaty, particularly regarding lumber paper and salmon. The New Zealand development is regarded ns likely to create a strong opposition in Ontaria to this demand.