Political Caption Competition
CL: “Mr President”.
JB: “Jacinda, I love what you are doing with your hair now.”
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Political Caption Competition
Winston is confused that he’s an opposition MP and not actually part of the Government
” Hi sleepy Joe, I’m corrupt Chris”
The first doubt about running again occurs for Joe Biden….the day he thought he met Telly Savalas at the NATO summit.
CL. “ Jesus loves me.”
JB. “ Jesus loves Donald.”
‘Why didn’t I think ahead and get a piccy taken with that woman too, whatever her name is?
Damn, I’ll have to go back.’
Nosferatu warmly greeted Luxacula.
With the grip of a death kiss.
CL. – Do you know Joe, I shook the hand of Emmanuel Macron, Lee Hsien Loong and Kaja Kallas ?
I’ll give you my autograph.
“ I’m going slightly mad.”
“ Me too.”
JB: “ I like eating in bed.”
CL: “ Me too. “
What’s the next instalment. This could herald a new rapprochement between NZ and USA.
Next instalment: The wife’s afternoon tea at $115.00 per head officiated over by the Bishop of Crayfish and his poppa who’s into hot sausage rolls. Kawakawa latte.
Sounds good. But the foreign cafe owners and others who succour NZ/AO may take a case against the gummint for unfair competition to the WTO et al. As see below, the PM running a teashop could end up a (legal) minefield!
We have successfully completed 14 free trade agreements.
https://www.mfat.govt.nz/en/trade/trade-law-and-dispute-settlement/current-wto-disputes
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Who enforces trade agreements?
With respect to international trade agreements, USTR identifies, monitors, enforces, and resolves the full range of international trade issues…
Enforcement | United States Trade Representative USTR
https://ustr.gov › issue-areas › enforcement
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Which body settles disputes?
Dispute Settlement Body – Wikipedia
Wikipedia https://en.wikipedia.org › wiki › Dispute_Settlement_Body
Only the DSB can make these decisions: Panels and the Appellate Body are limited to making recommendations. The DSB uses a special decision procedure known as ‘reverse consensus’ or ‘consensus against’ that makes it almost certain that the Panel recommendations in a dispute will be accepted.
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Are free trade agreements allowed under the WTO?
Some exceptions are allowed. For example, countries can set up a free trade agreement that applies only to goods traded within the group — discriminating against goods from outside. Or they can give developing countries special access to their markets.
Understanding the WTO – principles of the trading system – WTO
World Trade Organ.. https://www.wto.org › english › whatis_e › tif_e › fact2_e
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Trade remedies under trade agreements
Ministry of Business, Innovation & Employment
https://www.mbie.govt.nz › … Whakamāoritia tēnei whārangi
New Zealand-Malaysia Free Trade Agreement. Existing WTO rights and obligations relating to anti-dumping, subsidies and countervailing measures,
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Does New Zealand have too many free trade agreements?
Business and Economic Research Limited (BERL)
https://berl.co.nz › does… Whakamāoritia tēnei whārangi
11 Hūr 2023 — New Zealand has been a strong advocate for free trade and has signed 14 regional and bilateral FTAs to date, with others under negotiation.
CL: “ I look better in pyjamas.”
JB: “ Me too.”
Dame Washalot and Moonface up the Faraway Tree
Brothers Under the Moon.
“ Whither goest thou, Joe, I goest too.”.
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