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The transcript discusses President Trump's absence from trade forums and the significance of the Vice President's presence. It highlights New Zealand's advocacy for free trade and the importance of maintaining a rules-based order. The conversation also covers the need for greater inclusion and prosperity from trade, addressing US trade deficits, and the potential for the US to rejoin the CPTPP. The focus is on promoting multilateral trade agreements and ensuring domestic benefits from globalization.

What are the implications of President Trump's absence from trade discussions?

What is the significance of the Vice President's presence in trade discussions?

How does New Zealand view its role in global trade, according to the speaker?

What challenges are associated with globalization as mentioned in the text?

What are the key points discussed regarding the CPTPP and its impact on trade?