Jakarta, shesocial Indonesia
–
United States Trade Representative (
US
) Jamieson Greer mentioned
tariff
determined by the US President
Donald Trump
At this time the possibility will not change again.
The statement he conveyed in the midst of the efforts of a number of countries lobbying Trump to reduce tariffs.Indonesia is a country that is still sure that it can reduce the tariff of 19 percent.
“These tariffs are actually (final) are set,” Greer said in an interview with
CBS
, reported
Reuters
, Monday (4/8).
He explained the tariffs that had been determined were actually the results of the agreement of the two countries.According to him, some have been announced, some are not announced, and the rest depend on the level of the trade balance deficit with the US.
On that occasion, Greer also commented on US trade agreements with China that had not yet been realized.He considered the Washington discussion with Beijing was very positive.
“We focus on ensuring the distribution of magnets from China to the US and the supply chain around it can flow as free as before … and I say we have halfway to the agreement,” he said.
Previously, US President Donald Trump opened the door to negotiations to various countries related to the determination of trade tariffs.He gave a deadline for negotiations until August 12.
The US has announced the tariffs of several countries.One of them is Indonesia given a tariff of 19 percent.
Even though the US has been determined, the Indonesian government still insists on lobbying.The government believes it can get a 0 percent tariff for certain commodities.
“For commodities, I may not be able to convey. But in the negotiation process we also want to get a tariff reduction such as commodities that are not owned or not produced by the US,” said Trade Minister Budi Santoso, press conference from trade in semester 1 2025 at the Ministry of Trade Office, Jakarta, Monday (4/8).
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(DHF)
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