China Bans Australian Coal Imports as Political Relations Sour

  • Australia’s agricultural exports are already subject to curbs
  • Nation dominates coking coal sales to China’s steel industry
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China has suspended purchases of Australian coal, according to people familiar with the order, as Beijing continues to tightly control imports of the fuel amid soured political relations with Canberra.