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Andrew Brown and Dominic Giannini

HISTORICAL FACTS: Cautious optimism as aust china trade dispute thaws | History Defined

Hopes are growing that China may ease tariffs on Australian barley and possibly other products. (Richard Wainwright/AAP PHOTOS) (AAP)

Australian farmers are hopeful a breakthrough in a trade dispute with China over barley could pave the way for restrictions on other goods to be eased.

The federal government has paused its World Trade Organisation dispute against Beijing for imposing hefty tariffs on barley.

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