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Callum Godde

China's beef tariffs spur free trade 'respect' call

Trade Minister Don Farrell says he communicated Australian meat is not a risk to Chinese beef. (Dan Peled/AAP PHOTOS)

China has been urged to respect its free trade relationship with Australia after dishing up import tariffs that could cost the domestic beef sector $1 billion a year.

Beef exporters have been floored after China unveiled 55 per cent ‍tariffs on beef imports for nations including Australia when shipments ​exceed certain quotas.

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