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France remains hopeful of a free trade pact after negotiations with Australia broke down and its president opposed a South American bloc deal.

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

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.

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

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…

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.