China Lifts Some Trade Restrictions on Australian Meat
China has lifted trade restrictions on five Australian meat processing facilities, Australia’s Foreign Affairs Ministry said May 30. Those restrictions were among several “trade impediments” China has imposed against Australia in recent years (see 2404030026 and 2005130013), the ministry said, adding that Beijing has now lifted import restrictions on eight beef processing facilities, while two facilities still face suspensions. “We continue to press China to remove the remaining trade impediments, including for Australia's rock lobster industry,” Australia said.
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“Trade diversification is a key element of the Government's trade policy strategy,” the country added. “The Government will continue to support Australian businesses to sell their world-class products on the global stage.”