The governments of Australia and China are increasingly at loggerheads due to the Australia’s call for an investigation into China’s actions during the COVID-19 pandemic. A forthcoming decision by the Chinese government regarding alleged dumping of Australian barley as well as restrictions on beef imports may be the vehicle for a further worsening of relations. A similar issue emerged in China’s dealings with Canada in relation to Huawei and canola. The initial impact should be minimal given barley represented just 1.4% of exports to China in 2018. Australia’s exports have also been an o...