Japan has lifted restrictions on grape imports from Australia following several bilateral phytosanitary discussions. The easing of regulations and the agreement on quarantine standards now allow all table grape varieties from Australia to enter the country. Murray Watt, Australia's Minister of Agriculture,...
Australian Views of the US Trade Crusade Against Japan US trade policymakers claim that single-handed US efforts to increase Japanese imports of foreign goods and services are benefiting exporters worldwide. Many observers disagree, arguing instead that US unilateralism is severely undermini... J ...
Japan was once Asia’s largest consumer of avocados, but it has now been surpassed by China. According to data from China’s General Administration of Customs, between 2015 and 2023, the total volume of avocado imports and exports in China surged by 310%, reaching 65,600 metric tons. The...
The Australian government has suggested it would be willing to alter national regulation to make it more straightforward to divert gas intended to meet LNG contracted as exports into the domestic market.
Falling Dollar Welcomed; Japan Halts Australian Berry Imports, Alternative Markets Sought
According to the survey, Australia's imports of clothing accounted for over 70% of China's clothing and annual consumption of 15 billion Australian dollars. Clothing mainly comes from China, Indonesia and Fiji. Australia's clothing market is concerned about price, quality, environmental protection,...
“Japan is wholly dependent on avocado imports for their national supply. Until now, their avocados were predominantly sourced from Mexico and to a lesser extent, Peru, the US and New Zealand. “Introducing our premium Australian avocados into the marketplace offers Japanese consumers a point of ...
The report cites criticisms of partner institutions in Canada, Germany, Japan, South Korea, New Zealand and the UK as well as Australia. The CDGDC has flagged problems only with Australia. Times Higher Education asked the centre why Australia had been singled out in this way but has not rece...
The RCEP agreement aims to eliminate up to 90% of the tariffs on imports between its signatory countries over a period of 20 years from the signing of the deal, as well as establish collective rules for eCommerce, trade in goods and services, economic cooperation and intellectual property to...
China also topped the data for being the source of Australia’s imports, being nearly one fifth of Australia’s total imports, ahead of the United States at 12.3%, Japan 6.4% and the balance, including the United Kingdom at 4% and New Zealand at 3.5% playing a very minor role. ...