Jakarta, April 6 -- Member of Commission VII of the House of Representatives (DPR) Novita Hardini noted the reciprocal tariff policy of United States (US) President Donald Trump is a momentum to strengthen domestic tourism as the economy's driver.

Hardini, in a statement here on Sunday, noted that pressure on the rupiah exchange rate due to global economic tensions and international tariff policies has a direct impact on the community, especially those who travel abroad a lot.

"This is a sign that domestic tourism must be a priority, not only as an alternative but as a main choice," she remarked.

She further said that the government must see the policy as a momentum to strengthen fiscal policies, providing incentives for local destinat...