Jakarta, April 5 -- Deputy Chairman of the People's Consultative Assembly (MPR) Eddy Soeparno emphasized the need for the government to take proactive measures in responding to the reciprocal tariffs imposed by the US government.

According to Soeparno, one of the proactive steps that must be taken is to strengthen trade diplomacy to safeguard the national economy from negative impacts.

"We must not let our domestic industries suffer even more," Soeparno stated here on Saturday.

He pointed out that several manufacturers in sectors, such as sports footwear, electronics, and textiles, had already shut down.

Hence, he emphasized that engaging in trade diplomacy could be instrumental in obtaining tariff exemptions for several of Indonesia'...