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China drops 220 per cent tariff on Australian wine in boon for Hunter Valley

China will scrap tariffs on Australian wines as a bullish PM visits Hunter vines.

Newcastle Herald

WTO rules against Australia on steel products complaint

Australia has lost its case in a World Trade Organisation dispute brought by China on extra taxes, with the ruling finding fault with Canberra's investigations.

AAP

WTO Braces For Battles On Fisheries, Agriculture In UAE Talks

The closed talks will take place on the second day of the World Trade Organization's 13th ministerial conference which is scheduled to run until Thursday but could go into over-time amid divisions.

International Business Times

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COP28's commitment to transforming farming and food systems is an insult to Africans

Globally, food systems are unsustainable: 80% of the production of food is powered by fossil fuels. The food system is responsible for over one-third of global greenhouse gas emissions. It is the primary driver of biodiversity loss. The COP28 climate change conference has issued a declaration on sustainable agriculture and…

The Conversation

Fishing industry plan slammed as nothing but a subsidy

The draft fishing industry transformation plan includes a substantial, potentially problematic, government investment in a new commercial fishing fleet.

Newsroom.co.nz

Breakthrough in Australia, China barley trade dispute

China has agreed to undertake an expedited review of trade impediments on Australian barley after Australia paused its World Trade Organisation proceedings.

The New Daily

Breakthrough in drawn-out trade dispute with China

China has agreed to undertake a review of trade restrictions on Australian barley after the federal government paused its World Trade Organisation case.

AAP

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South Africa is exporting more food. But it needs to find new growth frontiers

South African agricultural exports were up for the third consecutive year in 2022, reflecting favourable production conditions and higher commodity prices. The export numbers for the full year have not yet been published. I have calculated the annual data for 2022 using quarterly trade export statistics published by Trade Map,…

The Conversation

Positive sign for China trade relationship

Trade Minister Don Farrell says there are positive signs in the Australia-China trade relationship and he's keen to meet with his counterpart for talks.

AAP

Trade head: How to tackle the world's 'poly-crisis'

Countries can protect their supply chains without turning to protectionism, WTO director-general says.

Newsroom.co.nz

World Trade Organisation head says Australia should focus more on green hydrogen, less on coal

The head of the World Trade Organisation says Australia should aim to reduce its reliance on coal exports and instead focus on green hydrogen.

ABC News

WTO head Ngozi Okonjo-Iweala: how trade can help beat inequality

In a recent study South Africa was identified as ranking first of 164 countries in the World Bank’s global poverty database. Underlying this inequality is its very high rates of unemployment. Professor Dori Posel spoke to World Trade Organisation (WTO) Director General Dr Ngozi Okonjo-Iweala about why trade is important…

The Conversation

Africa's free trade area offers promise for cities -- but only if there's investment

The African Continental Free Trade Area came into operation on 1 January 2021. This is a considerable achievement. The free trade area is now the world’s single largest market for goods and services, when measured by number of countries, after the World Trade Organisation. It is also the largest in…

The Conversation

PM suggests he's ready to break international law to 'protect British steel'

BORIS Johnson has suggested his government is prepared to break international law to impose new steel tariffs.

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The Independent UK

PM implies he is prepared to breach international law to safeguard UK steel

Boris Johnson argued at the G7 summit in Germany it is reasonable for British steel to enjoy the ‘same protections’ as other European economies.

Daily Mirror

Boris Johnson vows to press on with 'rule-breaking' plan to protect British steel

The Government is poised to slap sweeping new steel tariffs on a host of nations in an attempt to woo Red Wall voters - but critics say it breaks World Trade Organisation rules

The Independent UK

UK plan to impose ‘unlawful’ steel tariffs sparks fresh clash with EU

Boris Johnson warned against ‘protectionism’ and violation of WTO rules

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Australia plays role in fisheries deal

Australia has worked with Pacific island nations to seal a historic deal on fisheries subsidies at the World Trade Organisation.

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Australia promises Ukraine export support

Trade Minister Don Farrell has chaired a meeting of 19 agricultural export countries, agreeing to push the World Trade Organisation for reform to the sector.

Birmingham Post

North East offshore wind firms back UK Government in EU dispute over 'discriminatory practices'

The EU has brought a case at the World Trade Organisation alleging UK support for green energy projects is unfair and undermines efforts to address the climate crisis

The New Daily

Australia urged to step up as aid groups slam ’flawed’ COVID-19 vaccine deal

Leaked World Trade Organisation (WTO) negotiations have revealed a “flawed” plan to waive vaccine patents held by pharmaceutical giants.

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