Trade tensions start to undermine coal exports

Australia’s coal shipments to China have fallen sharply in recent months as trade tensions have continued to escalate. While we still expect iron ore and liquefied natural gas exports to be spared, we estimate that exports to China now facing restrictions account for nearly 2% of Australia’s output. That’s one reason why GDP may never return to its pre-virus path.

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