Australian Politician Calls out China’s ‘Concerning Pattern of Behaviour’ Following 200 Percent Tariffs on Wine

Bottles of Australian wine are seen at a store selling imported wine in Beijing, China, Nov. 27, 2020. Florence Lo/Reuters

An Australian cabinet minister suspects Beijing is not being honest about the tariffs it has placed on Australian wine imports.

“What the government is doing is seeking to address a concerning pattern of behaviour by the Chinese against Australia,” cabinet minister Dan Tehan said on Saturday. “We’re seeking to have conversations with the Chinese, seeking to address this matter in the World Trade Organisation so we can ensure we’re doing the right thing by our winemakers.”