Chinese Duties Have 'Stopped' Australian Barley Imports, Australia Says

China’s antidumping and countervailing duties against Australian barley have “effectively stopped” Australian barley trade with China, Australia’s trade minister said May 28. The country recently asked the World Trade Organization to establish a dispute settlement panel to address the duties (see 2104280050) but said it “remains open to further discussions with China with a view to resolving this issue.” Australia also said it will “vigorously defend the interests of Australian barley producers” through the WTO.