Jakarta, April 4 -- Indonesia's government is advised to implement measures in response to the 32-percent import tariff imposed by the United States on Indonesian products, including urging the World Trade Organization (WTO) to overhaul the global trade system.

Said Abdullah, Head of the House of Representatives' (DPR's) Budget Committee (Banggar), conveyed this in a statement cited here on Friday.

"In light of this situation, I suggest that the government take initiatives, including urging the WTO to make policies that create a healthier and fairer global trade environment and sustain global economic growth," he noted.

Abdullah asserted that economic policies should support universal economic interests rather than serve as tools for s...