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An undated photograph released on Sept. 4, 2009, by Rio Tinto shows high grade iron ore in Western Australia's Pilbara region, destined for China. Christian Sprogoe/AFP/Getty Images
Australia’s trade surplus for goods has dropped to its lowest level in two years after China stopped buying a range of exports.
The goods trade surplus for November was $1.9 billion after exports rose just one percent, according to Australian Bureau of Statistics figures published on Dec. 23.
