Australia reaches deal with China that could end barley trade dispute

The Australian government has reached a deal with China that could lead to the lifting of tariffs on barley that was introduced in 2020. The Australian foreign affairs and trade ministries said this jointly on Tuesday that the deal would create a pathway toward resolving the dispute. Australia said China agreed “to undertake an expedited review of the duties’’ over the next three to four months. During this time, Australia will suspend its proceedings against Beijing before the World Trade Organisation (WTO). “If the duties are not lifted at the…

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