Australia Gives China Extra Month to Decide on Barley Tariffs
- Australia will resume WTO dispute if duties are not lifted
- Country expects to repeat process for wine if successful
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Australia has agreed to China’s request for an extra month to decide whether to lift duties on Australian barley, extending the suspension of a World Trade Organization case while Beijing reviews the restrictions.
In April, Australia agreed to temporarily suspend a WTO case against China over the barley tariffs for a three-month period, with a possible fourth month if needed. China has now requested the extension, according to a spokesperson for Foreign Minister Penny Wong.