China Proposes End to Punitive Wine Tariffs, Australia Says

  • Trade minister Farrell welcomes interim recommendation
  • Australian industry is cautiously optimistic, executive says

Australian wines for sale in Beijing.

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Australian vintners and lawmakers said China proposed lifting punitive tariffs on the nation’s wine, signaling the end is near to a three-year trade dispute as both countries seek to strengthen ties.