New Zealand to Back Australia’s WTO Barley Dispute with China

New Zealand to Back Australia’s WTO Barley Dispute with China
New Zealand Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern and Australian Prime Minister Scott Morrison swap football jersey's during a dual prime ministers press conference in Queenstown, New Zealand on May 31, 2021 Joe Allison/Getty Images
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New Zealand’s Trade Minister Damien O’Connor has indicated the Ardern government will join Australia’s dispute at the World Trade Organisation (WTO) against China.

The backing from New Zealand (NZ) came on the eve of Australian Prime Minister Scott Morrison’s visit to the country for high-level talks on a range of issues including a quarantine-free travel zone between the two countries, re-engagement with the Pacific in the wake of COVID-19, and China.

Daniel Y. Teng
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Daniel Y. Teng is based in Brisbane, Australia. He focuses on national affairs, including federal politics and Australia-China relations. Got a tip? Contact him at [email protected].
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