The New Zealand FTA India’s strategy of “friendship diversification” is necessary for safeguarding against global supply chain volatility, especially after experiencing U.S. President Donald Trump’s overwhelming friendship, which brought our labour-intensive industries to their knees. The New Zealand FTA serves as a masterclass in “defensive liberalisation”. While New Zealand is a powerhouse in dairy and horticulture, India has successfully ring-fenced its sensitive dairy sector, which is non-negotiable for rural livelihood security. The FTA should be viewed not as a primary market for volume, but as a chance to engage with a quality and technology partner. Published – April 29, 2026 12:24 am IST Share this: Click to share on WhatsApp (Opens in new window) WhatsApp Click to share on Facebook (Opens in new window) Facebook Click to share on Threads (Opens in new window) Threads Click to share on X (Opens in new window) X Click to share on Telegram (Opens in new window) Telegram Click to share on LinkedIn (Opens in new window) LinkedIn Click to share on Pinterest (Opens in new window) Pinterest Click to email a link to a friend (Opens in new window) Email More Click to print (Opens in new window) Print Click to share on Reddit (Opens in new window) Reddit Click to share on Tumblr (Opens in new window) Tumblr Click to share on Pocket (Opens in new window) Pocket Click to share on Mastodon (Opens in new window) Mastodon Click to share on Nextdoor (Opens in new window) Nextdoor Click to share on Bluesky (Opens in new window) Bluesky Like this:Like Loading... Post navigation Battle of wills: On the U.S. war on Iran A recusal test the Delhi High Court failed