A cabinet split is threatening to undermine the Abbott government's efforts to set up an inquiry into the iron ore industry.
The Australian Financial Review understands that Trade Minister Andrew Robb and Resources Minister Ian MacFarlane are concerned intervention in the market could damage trade relationships.
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