EU trade chief backs Luxon’s push for CPTPP‑EU partnership – Fran O’Sullivan

By New Zealand Blog News Service Oct 24, 2025

OPINION: EU trade chief Maroš Šefčovič praised Christopher Luxon’s global trade advocacy.
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