NZ FinMin Robertson: US-China trade dispute, Brexit uncertainty and slowing global economy pose continuing risks

Following the 2019 Budget announcement, New Zealand’s Finance Minister Robertson offered further insights into the Budget.

Key Points:

Plans to move to 15-25% debt target range from 2022, the target remains 20% of GDP until then.

Increased government spending will help the domestic economy in the face of a global slowdown.

US-China trade dispute, Brexit uncertainty and slowing global economy pose continuing risks.