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Removing Chinese tariffs on wine a tougher fight than barley, trade minister warns
Trade Minister Don Farrell hosted his New Zealand counterpart at his South Australia winery to build on their existing trade partnership.
- by Latika Bourke
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A slow recovery: Growers set sights on removal of China’s wine tariff
Wine producers are optimistic China’s wine tariff will be the next to be removed following the backdown on barley, but warn sellers will be cautious about an overreliance on the Chinese market.
- by Amber Schultz and Paul Sakkal
‘Old-fashioned protectionism’: Government warned on industry handouts
Assistance provided to Australian businesses is now worth more than what was spent last year on childcare subsidies or JobSeeker payments.
- by Shane Wright
Opinion
Inside China
Common prosperity? Xi has to redefine China’s goals as economy falters
China’s economic growth rate fell below 1 per cent in the June quarter, and its leaders seem bereft of ideas to reignite growth.
- by Stephen Bartholomeusz
Von der Leyen says Indo-Pacific tension highlights need for ties with Australia
Anthony Albanese has reassured European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen Australia wants to negotiate a trade deal with Europe.
- by Latika Bourke
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Donald Farrell
Don’t copy the Kiwis: Australia urged to quit EU trade talks if offered New Zealand’s deal
Australian farmers say the deal signed by New Zealand in Brussels overnight isn’t one worth replicating.
- by Latika Bourke
Australia to send baby formula to USA
May 2022: Bubs Australia agreed to supply formula to the US under a deal publicly recognised by President Joe Biden.
Opinion
China relations
They want our lithium, we want their cars. No, we’re not decoupling from China
Those who conclude that the best days of the Australia-China economic relationship are behind us are ignoring the record trade figures.
- by James Laurenceson
Opinion
Regional security
Europe’s new economic security plan is aimed at the country whose name shall not be spoken
The European Commission this week unveiled a new economic security plan aimed at limiting its exports of strategic technologies to China while strengthening screening of sensitive inbound investments to Europe.
- by Stephen Bartholomeusz
Minister told that beef producers aren’t a deforestation risk
The advice from the federal Agriculture Department to minister Murray Watt contradicts Queensland government data, further complicating trade negotiations with the European Union.
- by Mike Foley
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EU
EV prices likely to be slashed in Australia as part of EU trade talks
The federal government is open to cutting the controversial luxury car tax or potentially scrapping it entirely for low-emissions vehicles.
- by Rob Harris