Australia expected to take China to the World Trade Organisation over barley stoush

RCEP trade deal

Prime Minister Scott Morrison and Trade Minister Simon Birmingham at the virtual signing ceremony for RCEP trade deal. Source: AAP

China's actions on trade are not helping global confidence and the recovery from the coronavirus pandemic, Trade Minister Simon Birmingham says.


Trade Minister Simon Birmingham expects Australia will eventually take its complaint with China over barley imports to the World Trade Organisation as the conflict between the two countries continues to grow.

In the latest stoush with its number one trading partner, China has imposed levies of up to 212 per cent on Australian wine exports.

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