THE NEW TARIFF.

Manawatu Herald, Volume XLIII, Issue 2351, 5 November 1921, Page 2

THE NEW TARIFF.

AND BRITISH TRADE,

• lI.M. Trade Commissioner, Mr R. \Y. Dalion, when interviewed by a 'l’osl representative yesterday, said that although he had not t lien had time to work out very closely the effect of the new tariff on British trade, it was obvious that the tariff as proposed would have an important effect upon the development of British trade with New Zealand. Preference in a number of items had been extended, and some items, which were not previously in the list, had now been included. It was difficult, however, to know exactly what effect the tariff might have until it was known how far the intermediate tariff might be substituted for the general tariff as a result of reciprocity negotiations, for which it was presumably intended. The soft goods and metal and machinery trades were the most important sections of British trade with New Zealand, and the exfen--ion of preference in some important lines in those classes would 1111doubtedlv be valuable.

“Speaking generally,” said Mr Dalton, “it is very encouraging to note the strong sentiment which prevails in this country towards British trade. This sentiment is carried info practice in the Tnrilt proposals now brought' forward, and I am sure that manufacturers in the United Kingdom will greatly appreciate the altitude which is being shown both by the New Zealand Government and the general public. ’