(Bloomberg) — Indonesia is seeking to diversify its markets as global protectionism intensifies, while also taking steps to defend its local manufacturers, Deputy Trade Minister Dyah Roro Esti Widya Putri said.
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“Trump’s statements on tariffs are quite shocking in a lot of ways, but we think Indonesia could maximize its market potential if the US imposes tariffs on Chinese goods,” Roro said in an interview in Jakarta late Wednesday. “We are safeguarding our national trade, while expanding exports.”
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