EU Free Trade Deal Still a ‘Way Off,’ Australian Minister Says
- Australia’s Watt met with agriculture counterparts in Rome
- Watt also met with China’s agriculture minister as ties thaw
Murray Watt
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A free trade deal between Australia and the European Union is “still a fair way off” but the country remains hopeful a deal will be reached, Australia’s agriculture minister said.
In Rome meeting with European counterparts, Agriculture Minister Murray Watt said while beef was a major sticking point, there were also issues relating to sheep meat, sugar and dairy products.