Bendigo region wine exporters suffer from new Chinese tariffs

Elspeth Kernebone
December 1 2020 - 8:00pm
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 BENDIGO winemaker expects to lose a market worth more than $1.5 million to his business each year, after China slapped heavy tariffs on imports.

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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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