Economics

China to Halt Key Australian Imports in Sweeping Retaliation

  • Goods including barley, sugar, wine will be barred from Nov. 6
  • The notice was delivered verbally to importers, people said
Photographer: David Gray/Bloomberg
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China has ordered traders to stop purchasing at least seven categories of Australian commodities, ratcheting up tensions with a key trading partner in its most sweeping retaliation yet.