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Monday, 21 July 2025 18:48 WIB

Indonesia's chief economic minister Airlangga Hartarto said Monday that a 19% tariff on Indonesian goods entering the United States could be implemented earlier than the August 1 deadline set by U.S. President Donald Trump. Airlangga noted that the timing of the tariff implementation depends on a joint statement expected soon between the two countries. The United States and Indonesia reached a trade deal last week that resulted in a reduction of the initially proposed U.S. tariff rate from 32% to 19%. Source: Investing.com

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