#TrumpTariffs

Trump Threatens Indonesia to Raise Tariffs Twofold If It Dares to Retaliate

The President of the United States (US) Donald Trump stated that if Indonesia retaliates against his tariff policy, he will double the figure. Currently, Trump has officially set a tariff of 32%, which when multiplied reaches 64%.

"If for any reason you (Indonesia) decide to raise your tariffs, then whatever number you choose to increase, we will add 32% to the figure we impose," he wrote in an official report posted on social media Truth, Tuesday (08/07).

According to him, this tariff is necessary for the US to correct the trade imbalance that has occurred for years. He believes Indonesia complicates and hinders US goods from entering Indonesia.