Labour's finance spokesperson has accused the Government of 'sitting on its hands' amid an economically turbulent week for the world.

Barbara Edmonds has criticised Nicola Willis' response to Donald Trump's tariffs - and accused her of 'complacency' as Kiwis express concerns over their jobs and mortgages.

She says the Government needs to look inward and come up with a solution that benefits New Zealanders.

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