Tag: export markets
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China’s Beef Tariffs Aren’t Personal as Economy Slows
Introduction: Tariffs as Economic Levers, Not Personal Attacks When political tensions spike, trade policy often becomes the battleground. But in the case of China’s beef tariffs on Australia, many observers argue the quarrel isn’t about individuals or even a single sector—it’s about broader macroeconomic pressures. As China’s growth slows and its investment climate shifts, tariff…
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Australia condemns new China beef tariffs, warning of $1 billion hit to industry
Australia condemns new China beef tariffs amid escalating trade tensions Australia’s trade and agriculture ministers have condemned China’s recent decision to impose new import duties on beef, a move that could significantly impact the country’s meat industry. As the world’s top beef importer, China’s tariff increase has the potential to cost the Australian sector as…
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Australia condemns new China beef tariffs: industry faces potential $1 billion hit
Australia condemns China’s new beef tariffs amid trade tensions Australia’s trade and agriculture ministers have condemned China’s abrupt decision to impose new import duties on Australian beef, a move that could cost the country’s beef industry up to $1 billion a year. The announcement from Beijing jolted a market that has long relied on China…
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Southern lobster fishery closure to protect export markets over antibiotic risks, premier says
Overview: a decisive move to protect export markets Tasmania’s southern rock lobster fishery, located south of the D’Entrecasteaux Channel, has been temporarily closed to mitigate potential risks to the state’s export markets. The Premier announced the closure amid growing concerns that antibiotic contamination linked to nearby salmon farming could trigger bans or scrutiny from international…
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Tasmania Shuts Southern Lobster Fishery Over Antibiotic Risks to Export Markets
Overview: A decisive halt to the southern lobster fishery Tasmania’s southern rock lobster fishery, located south of the D’Entrecasteaux Channel, has been temporarily closed as authorities move to safeguard the state’s export markets. The decision, announced by the premier, aims to prevent potential bans or scrutiny from international buyers amid concerns that antibiotic use in…
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Kenya’s Coffee Exports to Kuwait Fetch Record High Prices
Kenya’s Coffee Exports to Kuwait Hit a New Price High Kenya’s coffee sector has achieved a remarkable milestone as exports to Kuwait posted record prices for a 50-kilogram bag in the three months ending June 2025. The consignment, which earned an impressive US$2,706.88 per bag (approximately KSh 349,728), underscores a sustained demand for Kenyan coffee…