China Reinstates Tariffs on Coal Imports

The video discusses China's new tariffs on coal, impacting Australian coal exports. Australia supplies a significant portion of China's coal imports, and the tariffs aim to protect China's struggling coal industry. The Australian response has been negative, with calls for government intervention. The tariffs add complexity to ongoing free trade agreement negotiations between China and Australia, highlighting the importance of such agreements. Indonesia benefits from its existing FTA with China, avoiding tariffs on its coal exports.

What new tariffs were announced by the Chinese Finance Ministry regarding coal imports?

How has the new tariff system affected Australian coal miners?

What was the Minerals Council of Australia's response to China's decision on tariffs?

What significance does the trade Minister Andrew Robb attribute to concluding quality free trade agreements?

How does Indonesia's trade relationship with China differ from that of Australia in terms of tariffs?