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Big boost for hides and sheepskin exports as Australia cements China FTA

20/11/2014

Australia’s exports of hides and skins are set to receive a big boost after its prime minister Tony Abbott signed a trade deal with Chinese president Xi Jinping in Canberra. The 5-14% tariffs on hides and skins will be eliminated over four to eight years and the 10% tariffs on live cattle and live sheep will be eliminated over four years. Once...

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