China has suspended beef imports from four Australian producers in an escalating political spat between the two countries over the coronavirus crisis.
China suspended imports of beef from four Australian producers Tuesday following a threat by Beijing of possible trade retaliation if Australia pushes for an investigation into the origins of the COVID-19 pandemic.
Australian Trade Minister Simon Birmingham said the suspensions appeared to be based on “highly technical issues,” some of which dated back more than one year. Birmingham said he was talking with the industry to “formulate a comprehensive response.”and other governments for an international inquiry into the origin of the coronavirus, which emerged in December in central China.
Ambassador Cheng Jingye warned the Australian Financial Review last month that the country might face a Chinese boycott of its tourism and exports of wine, beef and other goods if Prime Minister Scott Morrison’s government pressed for an inquiry.
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