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Scott Morrison ‘disappointed’ if China tariff plan is linked to coronavirus investigation
PM says he does not believe draft decision on barley is retribution for Australia calling for Covid-19 inquiry
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Scott Morrison says he would be “extremely disappointed” if China’s plan to impose tariffs on Australian barley imports were connected to the broader diplomatic dispute over an investigation into the coronavirus pandemic.
The Australian government has signalled it would consider taking the dispute to the World Trade Organisation should China follow through with the planned duties of around 80%.