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China’s alleged ban on Australian coal imports a ‘lose-lose’ situation, Prime Minister says
Prime Minister Scott Morrison says the Government is still treating news that China has blocked Australian coal imports as “media speculation”, while adding that if it is true, it would be a bad outcome for both countries’ economies.
Key points:
- The Global Times is reporting there is an effective ban on Australian coal imports
- Scott Morrison says the Government is seeking clarification on the report
- The alleged coal ban is the latest in the ongoing trade dispute between Australia and China
The nationalistic state-owned tabloid The Global Times has appeared to confirm that Beijing has blocked Australian imports, a move that could cost the Australian economy billions of dollars a year.
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