Australian trade minister offers ‘compromise’ with China over anti-dumping tariffs

Australia is proceeding with trade disputes in WTO but Don Farrell says other options may emerge in talks between two countries

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Australia's trade minister has extended an olive branch to China, suggesting a compromise situation" or alternative way" to settle trade disputes might emerge in talks between the two countries.

Don Farrell made the comments in an interview with Guardian Australia hailing positive signs" in Australia's relationship with China, including the foreign minister, Penny Wong, planning to meet her counterpart, and China's consent to a trade dispute appeal process.

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