China agrees to lift tariffs on Australian barley

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“We welcome this outcome, which paves the way for our barley exporters to re-enter the Chinese market – benefiting Australian producers and Chinese consumers,” Foreign Minister Penny Wong and Trade Minister Don Farrell said in a statement. “It affirms the calm and consistent approach that the Albanese Government has taken. “We will continue to press for all trade impediments affecting Australian exports to be removed, which is in the interests of both Australia and China.” The decision is a big backdown by Beijing over its campaign of economic coercion against Australia and paves the way for the potential removal of...