Looming US-China trade war could hit Australia’s exports: experts

Tokyo | Australia has cautioned against a trade war following this week’s US presidential election, as experts warned slapping hefty US tariffs on Chinese products could hurt Australia’s plans to boost agricultural exports.

Trade Minister Don Farrell was in Shanghai this week to meet with his Chinese counterpart Wang Wentao. He confirmed China would remove final trade restrictions on live lobster and red meat exports by year’s end, ending a difficult period with Australia’s largest trading partner.

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