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I'd rather not use tariffs against China: Donald Trump

I'd rather not use tariffs against China: Donald Trump

US President Donald Trump has presented tariffs as a kind of silver bullet against China during an interview on Fox News.

Eyes on Trump's China hawks as Australia quells tension

Eyes on Trump's China hawks as Australia quells tension

Eyes on Trump's China hawks as Australia quells tension

Eyes on Trump's China hawks as Australia quells tension

Tensions between Australia and China continue to cool, but President Xi Jinping has cautioned the diplomatic thaw must be managed "with great care".

Xi congratulates Trump, calls for China-US co-operation

Xi congratulates Trump, calls for China-US co-operation

Xi congratulates Trump, calls for China-US co-operation

Xi congratulates Trump, calls for China-US co-operation

China is bracing for continued superpower rivalry with the US after Donald Trump proposed tariffs that could disrupt supply chains and hurt the Chinese economy.

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Trade boost spruiked as China inspects Australian meat

Trade boost spruiked as China inspects Australian meat

Trade Minister Don Farrell is launching the first phase of a winemaking agreement with China as he looks to boost trade by tens of billions of dollars.

Vietnam on Australia's trade menu as Asia bears fruit

Vietnam on Australia's trade menu as Asia bears fruit

Senior Vietnamese ministers are meeting with their Australian counterparts as both nations work to expand trade opportunities and economic co-operation.

No quid pro quo for China trade breakthrough: Labor

No quid pro quo for China trade breakthrough: Labor

The government has rejected suggestions that China's removal of tariffs on Australian exports was for something else Beijing was seeking in return.

Lobster deal not enough as more China trade championed

Lobster deal not enough as more China trade championed

China's door is back open for Australian rock lobster fishers, but the trade minister wants more producers tagging along too.

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A lobster in every pot at Christmas and the New Year

A lobster in every pot at Christmas and the New Year

A lobster in every pot at Christmas and the New Year

A lobster in every pot at Christmas and the New Year

Australia's lobster fishers are confident of being able to meet renewed demand from China and satisfy local customers this Christmas.

Trade war fully thawed as China drops live lobster ban

Trade war fully thawed as China drops live lobster ban

Trade war fully thawed as China drops live lobster ban

Trade war fully thawed as China drops live lobster ban

Australia and China have effectively ended a years-long trade dispute after Beijing agreed to drop an import embargo on live rock lobsters.

Australia-China ministers meet amid rocky trade impasse

Australia-China ministers meet amid rocky trade impasse

Australia-China ministers meet amid rocky trade impasse

Australia-China ministers meet amid rocky trade impasse

Foreign Minister Penny Wong and Chinese counterpart Wang Yi have met to discuss remaining trade impediments and security concerns straining the relationship.

China pulls handbrake on Australian lobster imports

China pulls handbrake on Australian lobster imports

China pulls handbrake on Australian lobster imports

China pulls handbrake on Australian lobster imports

Australia is working to clear final trade restrictions on rock lobster as agriculture department officials prepare to fly to China to resolve an impasse.

China pledges more trade access but lobster ban remains

China pledges more trade access but lobster ban remains

China pledges more trade access but lobster ban remains

China pledges more trade access but lobster ban remains

Australia will be the beneficiary of greater market access to China, a senior diplomat says, despite frustration over a sustained lobster ban festering.

Wine industry abuzz as bottles flow into China

Wine industry abuzz as bottles flow into China

Wine industry abuzz as bottles flow into China

Wine industry abuzz as bottles flow into China

Months after China lifted tariffs, wine exports are surging to levels not seen since the peak of trade five years ago.

End to China's Australian rock lobster ban 'very near'

End to China's Australian rock lobster ban 'very near'

End to China's Australian rock lobster ban 'very near'

End to China's Australian rock lobster ban 'very near'

South Australia is preparing for China's lucrative rock lobster market to reopen, with the federal trade minister confident an export ban will soon be lifted.

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China drops heavy tariffs against Australian winemakers

China has abolished heavy tariffs on Australian wine that were imposed at the height of diplomatic tensions in 2020.

'Frank' China-Australia talks part of ongoing progress

Managing differences and focusing on shared interests will be key as China and Australia work to stabilise their formerly turbulent relationship.

Wine being chilled to toast possible end to China beef

There is cautious optimism from Australian producers that a landmark visit by China's foreign minister could signal the end of punitive trade barriers.

Tariffs, human rights on agenda for Chinese visit

Foreign Minister Penny Wong will host Chinese counterpart Wang Yi as Beijing prepares to remove trade impediments against Australian wine.

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Australia will 'win' wine dispute with China: minister

Australia still expects China to complete its review of tariffs on wine exports by the end of the month, the federal government says.

Regional transport chaos as train staff strike

Strikes threaten to hamper the pre-long weekend journeys of thousands of Victorians as workers disrupt the regional train network.

Exports to China soar to $17bn as trade barriers fall

Australia has sent a record amount of agricultural exports to China as trade barriers fall following a thawing of relations between the two countries.

China expert downplays diplomatic 'blip' over Taiwan

An expert in Chinese foreign policy has played down a public rebuke over Australia's response to presidential elections in Taiwan.

Australian barley back in China after lifted tariffs

China's customs agency has released data on Australian barley imports for the first time in three years.

Chinese diplomat 'optimistic' of wine trade resolution

China's ambassador is "optimistic" of a resolution for the trade dispute with Australia, as both nations consider the findings of a report on the issue.

Calls for wine support as China tariffs deadline looms

China is on a deadline to decide whether to drop trade tariffs on Australian wine but there are calls for financial aid for the struggling sector.

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