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US-China trade war could lead to cheaper goods for Australian consumers

Chinese manufacturers looking to reroute goods originally destined for the United States are now expected to direct a large amount of that stock to markets such as Australia, driving down prices for consumers.

China is locked in a bitter trade war with the US, launched by President Donald Trump, which has rocked trading and also financial markets globally.

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Carrie LaFrenz is a senior journalist covering retail/consumer goods. She previously covered healthcare/biotech. Carrie has won multiple awards for her journalism including financial journalist of the year from The National Press Club. Connect with Carrie on Twitter. Email Carrie at carrie.lafrenz@afr.com
Jenny Wiggins writes on business, specialising in infrastructure, telecommunications and transport. Connect with Jenny on Twitter. Email Jenny at jwiggins@afr.com

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