Australia Pauses Lobster Exports Amid China Customs Dispute

Crowds gather for last minute shopping before Christmas at the Sydney Fish Market on December 23, 2016 in Sydney, Australia. Brendon Thorne/Getty Images

Australia’s Seafood Trade Advisory Group has warned that China’s customs office may continue to target Australian lobsters until “at least the end of this week” as Beijing continues its campaign of trade hostilities against Australia.

Australia’s Trade Minister Simon Birmingham told reporters on Nov. 3 that the lobster industry has now put some shipments on hold until there is more certainty.