Indonesia's Coordinating Minister for Maritime Affairs and Investment, Luhut Binsar Pandjaitan, has set the record straight: Indonesia's import tariffs are not targeting any specific country! 🌏✨
\"We are not targeting any particular country, especially the Chinese mainland. All measures are taken based on our national interest,\" Luhut emphasized during a press briefing in Jakarta on July 6th.
Luhut explained that Indonesia is extending tariffs already imposed on several textile products. These tariffs apply to all imported goods, no matter where they're coming from, according to Antara News.
He stressed that the Chinese mainland remains a crucial strategic and comprehensive partner for Indonesia in trade and investment. 🇮🇩🤝🇨🇳 \"We're committed to maintaining this relationship through ongoing communication and dialogue regarding policy changes,\" Luhut added.
Earlier, Indonesia's Trade Minister Zulkifli Hasan had proposed imposing import duties of up to 200% on textile products, specifically mentioning the Chinese mainland, as a means to protect domestic industries like textiles. This sparked buzz 🗣️ and concerns over potential tensions between these important trading partners.
But rest assured, Indonesia is all about fostering good vibes ✌️ and ensuring that its policies are fair and beneficial for everyone involved. Let's keep the global trade love flowing! 🌐❤️
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Indonesia says its import tariff policy not targeted at any country
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