Jakarta, July 8 -- The 32 percent import tariff imposed by the United States will disrupt Indonesia's industrial and economic sectors, a senior lawmaker warned on Tuesday.
"This is quite worrying, as it will definitely impact our industry, the banking sector, and the overall economy," said Dave Laksono, deputy chairperson of Commission I of the House of Representatives (DPR).
He urged the government to take immediate steps to safeguard the economy in response to the tariff, which was announced by US President Donald Trump.
Still, Laksono noted that there is room for continued negotiation with the US.
"There is room for renegotiation," he said.
He also acknowledged President Prabowo Subianto's efforts to diversify Indonesia's global t...
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