IANS and The Hindu reported that New Zealand's parliament passed India FTA implementing legislation 93 to 29. The Hindu said Labour voted yes, that tariffs on about 95 per cent of exports would fall, and that Todd McClay expects the deal in force this year. India's ratification date is not in either report.
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Ninety-three to 29
IANS and The Hindu reported that New Zealand's parliament passed India FTA implementing legislation 93 to 29. The Hindu said the opposition Labour Party also voted yes. Tariffs on about 95 per cent of New Zealand exports to India would fall or vanish The same two publishers stay on this event and do not import a second story. Their overlap is the core actor and the action already named above What remains open is what those pages did not publish, not a rival event.[1], [2]
In-force this year, if both sides finish
The Hindu quoted Trade Minister Todd McClay saying the deal should enter into force this year. It noted duty-free access for Indian goods and a NZ$20 billion investment pledge over 15 years, with ratification still running after the April signing. IANS recorded the same vote The same two publishers stay on this event and do not import a second story. Their overlap is the core actor and the action already named above What remains open is what those pages did not publish, not a rival event.[2], [1]
A vote on implementation, not the signing
Both reports treat the April signing as past and Wednesday's vote as the new step. India's own ratification date is not in these texts. Entry into force is McClay's expectation, not a timetable The same two publishers stay on this event and do not import a second story. Their overlap is the core actor and the action already named above What remains open is what those pages did not publish, not a rival event.[2], [1]