Jakarta, April 9 -- The reciprocal tariffs announced by United States President Donald Trump on April 2, 2025, have emerged as an important signal that the global economy is currently in protectionist mode.

The rise in US import tariffs on several products will not only affect the trade balance, but also hit market confidence and weaken the rupiah's exchange rate.

Amid this climate of uncertainty, tourism has emerged as a strategic sector that may not only survive but also offer concrete and promising solutions to boost the national economy.

There are traditionally two fallouts of rupiah weakening. On the one hand, pressure on the exchange rate can erode the purchasing power of domestic buyers and make imports more expensive. On the ot...