NZ downplaying fallout from complaint against China steel importsSAM SACHDEVA/FAIRFAX NZ Prime Minister John Key tells media in Jakarta, Indonesia he has received "no indication" China is upset with New Zealand over a potential investigation into steel dumping. The Government is scrambling to down play any possible fallout from a steel dumping complaint against China imports. JOHN HAWKINS/FAIRFAX NZ Trade Minister Todd McClay has asked officials to speak to the Chinese embassy. READ MORE:* Calls for Govt to show control over China trade war threats* China threatens reprisals on NZ dairy, wool and kiwifruit* Charles Finny: Is cheap Chinese steel harming Kiwi manufacturers? McClay said he had met China's trade minister last week at a G20 meeting, and no competition issues were raised.

Source: Stuff July 18, 2016 06:32 UTC