Australia to challenge China over tariffs at the WTO
China hit Australian barley with tariffs of over 80% in May
16 December 2020 - 11:42
Australia will challenge China at the World Trade Organization over Beijing’s decision to impose hefty tariffs on its barley exports, a further sign of deteriorating relations between the two key trading partners.
Trade Minister Simon Birmingham said Wednesday that the government had advised counterparts in Beijing of its intention “to request formal consultations with China.” The dispute process could take years to be resolved, but the organisation should recognise that the tariffs are “not underpinned by facts and evidence,” he said...
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