His nomination to head the OECD has caused much controversy in New Zealand. The Government refused to comment on whether or not it would back him, while National and ACT initially said the Government should, before pulling back after the storming of the US Capitol in early January. The Green Party has consistently opposed his nomination.
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Chris Liddell, centre, with former US president Donald Trump, has withdrawn from the race to head the OECD. The OECD is a forum of 37 mostly rich and large countries that works to set multilateral guidance on matters including trade and taxes.
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Sydney Morning Herald reports that Liddell will “almost certainly” be eliminated later this month after struggling to gain enough support to be a serious contender. The formality that needs to happen first is Joe Biden assuming the US presidency, after which Liddell will probably have no backing. Realistically, Trump’s Kiwi deputy chief-of-staff never had a chance of getting the job even if Trump had won the November US presidential election.
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Chris Liddell has not shown signs of expecting a move to Paris. The OECD picks its secretary-generals through consensus and there was no way European nations, who make up 26 of its members – or the New Zealand government for that matter – were going to support Liddell.
Chris Liddell, centre, with US President Donald Trump.
Kiwi Chris Liddell has reportedly pulled out of the race for a top international post, despite a nomination from his boss US President Donald Trump. Liddell’s nomination to head up the Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development (OECD) has caused much controversy in New Zealand. The Government have refused to comment on whether or not it would back him, while National and ACT initially said the Government should, before pulling back after the storming of the US Capitol in early January. The Green Party have consistently opposed his nomination. According to a tweet from