China's targeting of Australian wine 'politically motivated'
China has taken the first step in slapping hefty import duties on Australian wine, opening a new front in the trade war and further straining bilateral ties.
China's move to levy hefty import duties on Australian wine was "politically motivated" according to a leading winemaker, as Trade Minister Simon Birmingham said there was no grounds for Beijing's dumping investigation.
China's Ministry of Commerce announced on Tuesday morning it would begin investigating allegations the Australian wine industry was receiving subsidies and selling into the mainland market below cost.
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