Luxon Addresses Peters’ Immigration Claims in India Free Trade Agreement

The Prime Minister, Christopher Luxon, and Trade Minister Todd McClay are refuting claims made by Winston Peters regarding the immigration implications of the New Zealand-India Free Trade Agreement. Peters, the NZ First leader, suggested that the deal would allow tens of thousands of Indians to enter New Zealand and take jobs. Luxon and McClay assert that the agreement does not guarantee such a right and maintains the government’s authority to manage immigration settings. The situation highlights differing perspectives on the trade deal’s potential impact on New Zealand’s labor market.

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