Australia Says China Is Poised to Lift Punishing Tariffs

Australia’s Minister for Trade Don Farrell and Prime Minister Anthony Albanese visits the Australian stalls at China International Import Expo in Shanghai, China, Sunday, November 5, 2023. Anthony Albanese will hold talks in China with President Xi Jinping in the first visit to the Asian nation by a sitting prime minister since 2016. (AAP Image/Lukas Coch); Inset: Gokul Chandrasekaran Source: AAP / LUKAS COCH/AAPIMAGE

In recent years, the relationship between Australia and China has been marred by escalating trade tensions. However, there is growing optimism that these punitive tariffs may soon be lifted, thanks to a combination of diplomatic efforts and changing circumstances on both sides.

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Will the current visit of the Prime Minister to China bring change in the diplomatic and trade relationships between Australia and China? Kulasegaram Sanchayan explores with Gokul Chandrasekaran, a political observer based in Canberra.

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