U.S. wine exports to Canada fell 93% in April, the steepest year-on-year drop in more than two decades, as Canadian provinces pulled American alcohol from store shelves in response to U.S. tariffs. Read More
Trade war
The Bourgogne Wine Board (BIVB) warned the new tariff could cost the region’s producers up to €100 million (about US$108 million) in lost export revenue, dealing a serious setback in what has long been their largest overseas market. Read More
Hong Kong suspended a much-loathed flight ban policy and border with mainland China could reopen as early as August 4. Read More
China and Australia had a full and frank meeting in Singapore for the first time in 3 years, while ironically drinking an Australian white wine. Read More
Australian wine exports saw moderate growth from market diversification outside of mainland China, but the progress was no match to offset the loss from its former largest export destination. Read More
Just days after Australia appealed to WTO over China's tariffs on Australian wine, China hit back with unprecedented complaints against Australian duties. Read More
Wine buyers around the world will be able to discover and connect with Australian wines on a "first-of-its-kind virtual platform" launching 27 April, the country's wine trade organization has announced. Read More
More than 11 tons of Australian wines were blocked from entry in China due to what customs authorities cited as using excessive food additives and labeling issues.
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China has announced its decision to impose up to 218.4% tariffs on Australian wines for a period of five years. Read More
A few Chinese-owned Australian wineries are reporting unfair treatment and abuse after a social media campaign emerged in Australia calling for consumers to boycott 41 Chinese-owned wineries in the latest wine-related trade spat. Read More