Australia Eyes Three Lost Years of Commodities Sales to China

Australia's exports to China, which have been severely impacted by trade restrictions, are expected to improve as some restrictions have been rolled back, particularly for commodities like barley and coal, although challenges remain for industries such as wine.

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Posted 8/21/2023, 3:05:00 AM

Australia Eyes Three Lost Years of Commodities Sales to China

yahoo.com

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The world is de-globalizing with declining trade in goods, but services exports are thriving due to various factors such as protectionist tariffs, restrictions on sales, and shifts in operations.