Door ajar for Australia-Europe trade deal, says France France remains hopeful of a free trade pact after negotiations with Australia broke down and its president opposed a South American bloc deal. AAP · Dec 4, 2023
China trade ban may be unwrapped in time for Christmas China could lift punitive trade bans on Australian exports in time for Christmas as the Albanese government works to steady the diplomatic relationship. AAP · Nov 14, 2023
Australia rocks US market as China chews lobster, beef Trade Minister Don Farrell is heading to the United States to shore up Australia's critical mineral markets as it works to diversify exports from China. AAP · Nov 11, 2023
Prime minister receives red carpet welcome in China Anthony Albanese has become the first Australian prime minister to visit China since 2016, touching down in Shanghai to a red carpet welcome. AAP · Nov 3, 2023
Politics with Michelle Grattan: Don Farrell's high noon for European free trade deal, and hopes for lobster exports to China Last weekend Australia had a big win when China agreed to review over the next five months its prohibitive tariffs on Australian wine, This weekend Trade Minister Don Farrell hopes to finally land a long-awaited free trade deal with the European Union, for which negotiations have been going on for… The Conversation · Oct 25, 2023
Farmers wary of dud deal as EU trade pact talks resume The trade minister should not sign any pact with the EU that would stop Australians from using names such as feta and prosecco, the farmers federation says. AAP · Oct 23, 2023
Chinese diplomat 'optimistic' of wine trade resolution China's ambassador is "optimistic" of a resolution for the trade dispute with Australia, as both nations consider the findings of a report on the issue. AAP · Oct 18, 2023
Calls for wine support as China tariffs deadline looms China is on a deadline to decide whether to drop trade tariffs on Australian wine but there are calls for financial aid for the struggling sector. AAP · Oct 16, 2023
Australia willing to walk away from EU deal: Minister Australia was prepared to pull the pin on trade talks with the European Union if negotiations broke down further on the naming of cheeses and wine. The New Daily · Jun 7, 2023
Australia prepared to walk away from EU trade table: Minister Trade Minister Don Farrell says while an agreement with Europe will be highly beneficial, the government won't sign away core Australian interests. The New Daily · Jun 2, 2023
Scottish minister calls for more engagement on trade deals Rural Affairs Secretary states that UK Government-negotiated deals won't benefit Scottish producers Insider UK · May 30, 2023
Weeks before EU and Latin American joint summit, trade deal remains elusive The European Union and the Mercosur group of Latin American nations are still struggling to bridge the last difference before they can reach final agreement on a long-delayed trade deal The Independent UK · May 25, 2023
Progress made with China despite trade block: Treasurer Treasurer Jim Chalmers says progress has been made with China on the removal of trade bans after the prime minister accepted an invitation for a state visit. The New Daily · May 21, 2023
Australia ‘hopeful’ China will lift more trade bans Australia is hopeful more trade sanctions will be lifted from key exports following a surprise announcement from Beijing, as trade relations begin to improve. The New Daily · May 19, 2023
AAP · May 18, 2023 Australia 'hopeful' China will lift more trade bans Australia is hopeful more trade sanctions will be lifted from key exports following a surprise announcement from Beijing, as trade relations begin to improve.
The New Daily · May 14, 2023 Trade minister vows to persevere on China ban removal Following his visit to China, Don Farrell says he's still optimistic of trade restrictions being lifted on Australian products, but it won't happen overnight.
ABC News · May 13, 2023 Australian trade minister returns from China trip with agreements to 'step up' dialogue Trade Minister Don Farrell returns from a two-day trip to China without concessions from Beijing on a raft of trade bans against Australian exports, but says there is "positive momentum" in the countries' relationship.
ABC News · May 12, 2023 Australia, China to build on 'positive momentum' but no major breakthrough after meeting on trade Australia and China agree to step up dialogue to resolve bitter trade disputes under existing free trade mechanisms, but fail to secure any major breakthrough during ministerial talks in Beijing.
The New Daily · May 12, 2023 Has the big thaw begun? China’s foreign minister will visit Australia China's Foreign Minister will visit Australia in a fresh sign of improved relations between the nations and the potential end of trade bans
ABC News · May 12, 2023 Trade Minister Don Farrell given surprise Forbidden City tour, China's foreign minister to visit Australia Senator Farrell says he is "very privileged to be invited here to this iconic site" as a former Chinese diplomat describes the unexpected invitation as a "very high-level welcome from Beijing".
The Guardian - UK · May 10, 2023 Workers’ rights put at risk by plan to scrap EU working hours rules, says TUC Trade secretary Kemi Badenoch says retained EU law bill will help businesses cut costs
ABC News · May 10, 2023 Trade Minister Don Farrell to visit China in push to end trade war Australia's Trade Minister Don Farrell will hold a meeting with his Chinese counterpart in Beijing this week, with hopes it could signal the trade turmoil between China and Australia will soon be over.
The Independent UK · May 10, 2023 Government’s ‘ideological’ approach to Brexit trade deals condemned by senior Tory Former Cabinet minister George Eustice says too much has been given away in the name of free trade
The New Daily · May 2, 2023 Hopes for barley breakthrough with China grow Australia is hopeful of further movement on trade sanctions with China as the trade minister prepares to head to Beijing in the coming weeks.
Reuters · May 2, 2023 Normalising China-Australia trade will take more than a political fix More than three years since China first blocked a range of Australian imports in a political dispute, restrictions are easing, but reviving trade is proving more challenging than stopping it in the first place.