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James Laurenceson, Director and Professor, Australia-China Relations Institute (UTS:ACRI), University of Technology Sydney

Despite new tariffs on beef, China is far from closing the door on trade with Australia

Australia has been reminded once again that China isn’t always a reliable trading partner.

Last week, on New Year’s Eve, Chinese authorities announced new trade restrictions to protect the country’s domestic beef industry.

Effective from January 1 and extending to the end of 2028, countries like Australia will be allocated an annual quota. Any beef exports to China beyond this volume will be slugged with a 55% tariff.

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