Overview

• China's latest move follows the lifting of restrictions on Australian coal, timber, barley, and wine.
• Eight Australian beef processing facilities have resumed exports to China, with two still under suspension.
• The trade barriers were initially imposed in response to Australia's call for a COVID-19 origin probe.
• Australian exports to China, including beef, have significantly increased since the Labor Party took office in 2022.
• Remaining trade impediments include bans on Australian rock lobsters.