RECIPROCITY
AUSTRALIA AND NEW ZEALAND In conversation with a "Post" representative to-day, Mr. D. J. M'Go wan, (president of the Associated Chambers of Commerce of New Zealand) expressed pleasure at the prospect of tha early visit to New Zealand of the Hon. H. E! Pratten (Commonwealth Minister of Trade and Customs). "The tariff arrangements between, the two countries have been much' criticised during the last few months," ha, said, "those who are affected, whether in New Zealand or Australia, having expressed their views on the duty on butter, wheat and flour, hops, potatoes, and other articles." Mr. M'Gowaa stated that he did not wish to discuss the incidence of the duties on any of these lines, but merely to express the pleasure of the commercial community at the prospect of the early review of the reciprocal treaty between the Commonwealth and the Dominion. "The policy might drift into one of retaliation rather than reciprocity, and in view of the good feeling existing between the two countries, and having regard to their close proximity, it is extremely desirable that, trade should flow freely across the Tasman. It is probable that misunderstanding exists on both sides, and if so, this should readily be cleared away in conference. Both Governments have been actuated by a desire to protect the interests of their primary producers, and their respective claims should be mutually recognised and protected, without straining the harmony of commercial relations. Though the balance of trade is in favour -of Australia, and New Zealand is in a strong' position to negotiate, the Dominion has much to gain from an amicable working agreement." "I trust that our Government has already cordially concurred in the suggestion that the whole matter should be reviewed," said Mr. M'Gowan, "and it is earnestly to be hoped that the good work not only of the present Minister of Customs in New Zealand, but of his predecessor in office, will bear full fruit in the forthcoming conference. ''
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Evening Post, Volume CV, Issue 23, 28 January 1928, Page 8
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327RECIPROCITY Evening Post, Volume CV, Issue 23, 28 January 1928, Page 8
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