China delays decision on Australian barley tariffs in setback on resolving trade disputes

Exclusive: The Albanese government says it is disappointed' Beijing's review couldn't be completed in the initial three months

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China has asked for an extra month to decide whether to scrap hefty tariffs on Australian barley, dashing hopes of an imminent breakthrough in one of the biggest trade disputes between the two countries.

The Albanese government said it was disappointed by the delay, and warned that it was ready to revive its case at the global trade umpire, the World Trade Organization (WTO), if Beijing doesn't scrap the measure by August.

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