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China trade ban may be unwrapped in time for Christmas

China could lift punitive trade bans on Australian exports in time for Christmas as the Albanese government works to steady the diplomatic relationship.

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Australia rocks US market as China chews lobster, beef

Trade Minister Don Farrell is heading to the United States to shore up Australia's critical mineral markets as it works to diversify exports from China.

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Prime minister receives red carpet welcome in China

Anthony Albanese has become the first Australian prime minister to visit China since 2016, touching down in Shanghai to a red carpet welcome.

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Politics with Michelle Grattan: Don Farrell's high noon for European free trade deal, and hopes for lobster exports to China

Last weekend Australia had a big win when China agreed to review over the next five months its prohibitive tariffs on Australian wine, This weekend Trade Minister Don Farrell hopes to finally land a long-awaited free trade deal with the European Union, for which negotiations have been going on for…

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Farmers wary of dud deal as EU trade pact talks resume

The trade minister should not sign any pact with the EU that would stop Australians from using names such as feta and prosecco, the farmers federation says.

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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.

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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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NZ wins hard-fought victory over Canada in dairy trade dispute

The time and cost of forcing 'the world's friendliest nation' to comply with the rules of new trade deal bode ill for when more intransigent countries like the UK or China dig in their heels, argues Jonathan Milne.

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Loneliness, airports, hotel rooms – the life of a trade minister

Labour’s Damien O’Connor says it’s a 'lonely life' constantly on the road as trade minister, but he is relishing the role even if he’s permanently changing time zones.

Newsroom.co.nz

Australia willing to walk away from EU deal: Minister

Australia was prepared to pull the pin on trade talks with the European Union if negotiations broke down further on the naming of cheeses and wine.

The New Daily

Australia prepared to walk away from EU trade table: Minister

Trade Minister Don Farrell says while an agreement with Europe will be highly beneficial, the government won't sign away core Australian interests.

The New Daily

Scottish minister calls for more engagement on trade deals

Rural Affairs Secretary states that UK Government-negotiated deals won't benefit Scottish producers

Insider UK

Weeks before EU and Latin American joint summit, trade deal remains elusive

The European Union and the Mercosur group of Latin American nations are still struggling to bridge the last difference before they can reach final agreement on a long-delayed trade deal

The Independent UK

Progress made with China despite trade block: Treasurer

Treasurer Jim Chalmers says progress has been made with China on the removal of trade bans after the prime minister accepted an invitation for a state visit.

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Australia ‘hopeful’ China will lift more trade bans

Australia is hopeful more trade sanctions will be lifted from key exports following a surprise announcement from Beijing, as trade relations begin to improve.

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Australia 'hopeful' China will lift more trade bans

Australia is hopeful more trade sanctions will be lifted from key exports following a surprise announcement from Beijing, as trade relations begin to improve.

The New Daily

Trade minister vows to persevere on China ban removal

Following his visit to China, Don Farrell says he's still optimistic of trade restrictions being lifted on Australian products, but it won't happen overnight.

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Australian trade minister returns from China trip with agreements to 'step up' dialogue

Trade Minister Don Farrell returns from a two-day trip to China without concessions from Beijing on a raft of trade bans against Australian exports, but says there is "positive momentum" in the countries' relationship.

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Australia, China to build on 'positive momentum' but no major breakthrough after meeting on trade

Australia and China agree to step up dialogue to resolve bitter trade disputes under existing free trade mechanisms, but fail to secure any major breakthrough during ministerial talks in Beijing.

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Has the big thaw begun? China’s foreign minister will visit Australia

China's Foreign Minister will visit Australia in a fresh sign of improved relations between the nations and the potential end of trade bans

ABC News

Trade Minister Don Farrell given surprise Forbidden City tour, China's foreign minister to visit Australia

Senator Farrell says he is "very privileged to be invited here to this iconic site" as a former Chinese diplomat describes the unexpected invitation as a "very high-level welcome from Beijing".

The Guardian - UK

Workers’ rights put at risk by plan to scrap EU working hours rules, says TUC

Trade secretary Kemi Badenoch says retained EU law bill will help businesses cut costs

ABC News

Trade Minister Don Farrell to visit China in push to end trade war

Australia's Trade Minister Don Farrell will hold a meeting with his Chinese counterpart in Beijing this week, with hopes it could signal the trade turmoil between China and Australia will soon be over.

The Independent UK

Government’s ‘ideological’ approach to Brexit trade deals condemned by senior Tory

Former Cabinet minister George Eustice says too much has been given away in the name of free trade

The New Daily

Hopes for barley breakthrough with China grow

Australia is hopeful of further movement on trade sanctions with China as the trade minister prepares to head to Beijing in the coming weeks.

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