Indonesia says Asean meeting on tariffs to focus on negotiation, not retaliation
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Indonesia's Chief Economic Minister Airlangga Hartarto says Asean needs to negotiate, not retaliate.
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JAKARTA – Indonesia’s chief economic minister said a meeting of Asean trade ministers called for April 10 to discuss US tariffs will focus on negotiation rather than retaliation.
Indonesia was also looking to buy more US imports, including inputs for a refinery project, Chief Economic Minister Airlangga Hartarto said on April 7.
Indonesia is among six South-east Asian countries that were slapped with high tariffs by US President Donald Trump. REUTERS
