1985 (2026). Teanau Tuiono to the Minister of Foreign Affairs

Written Question

Published date: 17 Feb 2026

Metadata

Document type:	Written Question
Parliament number:	54
Question number:	1985 (2026)
Question asked:	02 Feb 2026
Member asking:	Teanau Tuiono
Portfolio:	Minister of Foreign Affairs
Minister replying:	Rt Hon Winston Peters
Answer received:	11 Feb 2026
Status:	Question Answered
Reply type:	Reply
Document ID:	WQ_01985_2026
Document guid:	e485e471-e904-4688-b0f4-43036fa1c790

1985 (2026). Teanau Tuiono to the Minister of Foreign Affairs: Has the United States, in communication with the New Zealand government, threatened or warned of increased tariffs on New Zealand exports if New Zealand does not enter a critical minerals framework with the United States, and if so, what was the nature of that threat or warning?

Rt Hon Winston Peters: No.