# A new hope: China to review punitive tariff on Australia barley - Adept Economics | Decision Defining Insights

> Australia's foreign minister reportedly held talks with China that led to a suspension of Australia's WTO dispute over barley. In return, China agreed to review the 80.5% additional tariff on Australian barley within three months. Chinese alcohol industry groups have also argued the tariff should be removed.

- Date: 2023-04-28 · published 2023-04-28T12:00:00.000Z
- Category: trade · region China · magnitude medium
- Page: https://feedsoft.ai/events/36372-a-new-hope-china-to-review-punitive-tariff-on-australia-barley-adept-economics
- Commodities: [Barley](https://feedsoft.ai/c/BARLEY.md)

## Why it matters

If China lifts or reduces the barley tariff, Australian barley would regain access to a major import market, supporting export prices and demand. Until a decision is made, the outcome remains uncertain.

## Read by commodity

- BARLEY: bullish ▲

## Sources

- adepteconomics.com.au: https://adepteconomics.com.au/a-new-hope-china-to-review-punitive-tariff-on-australia-barley/

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