Trade deals
More than 150 cattle died on a ship from Darwin. It could result in a diplomatic debacle
Was the true death figure kept secret from the Indonesians? Neither the Australian government nor shipping company will say.
- by Zach Hope
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Food
Why wealthy Londoners are paying $1400 for a jar of Australian honey
Billed as a new and healthier alternative of fine wine, the three varieties of Australian Rare are produced in Western Australia’s famed south-west ecoregion.
- by Rob Harris
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China relations
China says it’s ‘worthy of trust’ but detentions and a death penalty are spooking businesses
Human rights groups estimate there are 5000 foreigners in Chinese jails. At least 50 of them are Australian, including Australian man Yang Hengjun.
- by Eryk Bagshaw
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Global economy
The new economic normal isn’t anything we’ll recognise
We can’t roll back the clock to 2019’s economy, and nobody knows which “normal” we’re supposedly returning to.
- by Jonathan Levin
Analysis
Trade
Why a tussle over the cheese plate took a trade deal off the table
The final round of EU trade negotiations fell apart before they began on Sunday. While there are major sticking points, there could be incentives to try again.
- by Rachel Clun
No trade negotiations with EU likely until 2025 after talks fail
A last-ditch attempt to secure a free trade agreement with the EU collapsed on Sunday, setting a potential deal back years.
- by Rachel Clun and Latika Bourke
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‘End game’ trade deal with EU collapses as both sides walk away
A last-ditch attempt to secure a free trade agreement with the European Union has fallen apart before formal negotiations could start on Monday.
- by Rachel Clun
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EU
‘We need each other’: Chief EU diplomat confident of trade deal with Australia
Stefano Sannino says the EU and Australia are becoming even closer and Taiwan is Europe’s business.
- by Latika Bourke
Von der Leyen says Indo-Pacific tension highlights need for ties with Australia
Anthony Albanese has reassured European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen Australia wants to negotiate a trade deal with Europe.
- by Latika Bourke
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Dear Australia, we Europeans love your wine. Here’s how to sell us your cheese
I would love to see an EU trade deal happen, but for it to truly work, Australia needs to shed its prejudice and engage in some soul-searching.
- by Julien Oeuillet
‘Message to Macron’: Australia ready to walk after EU trade deal deadlock
Trade Minister Don Farrell cancelled his holiday to try to save the EU free trade deal but the bloc won’t budge and Australia won’t agree to its terms.
- by Mike Foley and Rachel Clun
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