Bendigo region wine exporters suffer from new Chinese tariffs

Elspeth Kernebone
Updated March 23 2021 - 11:38pm, first published December 2 2020 - 3:15pm
WINE STRUGGLE: Bridgewater winemaker Peter Cumming exported nearly half of his wine to China, before the country imposed heavy tariff. Picture: DARREN HOWE
WINE STRUGGLE: Bridgewater winemaker Peter Cumming exported nearly half of his wine to China, before the country imposed heavy tariff. Picture: DARREN HOWE

A Victorian winemaker expects to lose a market worth more than $1.5 million to his business each year, after China slapped heavy tariffs on imports.

Elspeth Kernebone

Accident brought me to journalism, but every day convinces me again that strong media is more important than ever. After a starting off as the sole reporter in a tiny NSW town, I’m loving the teeming metropolis that is Bendigo. Focussed on health, business and education. Got a tip? Email elspeth.kernebone@bendigoadvertiser.com.au.

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