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Managing trade activity is one role of the Government in the Economy, as part of Global Affairs. Trade and foreign investment must support Biodiversity and Environmental Regeneration (including addressing biosecurity), Climate Change responses, and Human Rights. Dependence on trade can be mitigated with self-sufficiency in Food and Energy, and reorientation of key sectors such as Agriculture, Tourism, and high-emitting industries. Any foreign-owned Business operating in Aotearoa New Zealand must be held to the same standard as those that are locally owned.