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    "data": {
        "id": 1879300,
        "msgid": "government-responds-to-new-us-tariffs-continues-negotiations-with-ustr-1784886823",
        "date": "2026-07-24 16:15:13",
        "title": "Government Responds to New US Tariffs, Continues Negotiations with USTR",
        "author": "Friska Yolandha",
        "source": "REPUBLIKA",
        "tags": "",
        "topic": "Trade",
        "summary": "The Indonesian government is responding to new tariffs imposed by the United States under Section 301, which target goods allegedly produced through forced labour. Indonesia, which faces an additional 10 percent tariff alongside 16 other trading partners, has noted that the US Trade Representative acknowledged the country's active commitment to regulatory frameworks against forced labour. Jakarta plans to continue bilateral communications to discuss the tariff decision and related issues such as excess manufacturing capacity.",
        "content": "<p>The Indonesian government has confirmed it will continue\ncommunications with the United States following the imposition of new\ntariffs under a Section 301 investigation. The US move targets 60\ncountries, including Indonesia, over the alleged failure to effectively\nenforce import bans on goods produced through forced labour.<\/p>\n<p>A spokesperson for the Coordinating Ministry for Economic Affairs,\nHaryo Limanseto, stated on Friday that the government is taking note of\nthe US Trade Representative\u2019s (USTR) decision. He highlighted that the\nUSTR recognised Indonesia as a country that is actively committed and\npossesses a regulatory framework to prevent and eradicate forced labour\npractices in the global supply chain.<\/p>\n<p>Indonesia is among 17 countries or territories, including Malaysia,\nIndia, Mexico, Canada, and the United Kingdom, subjected to an\nadditional 10 percent tariff under Section 301 of the Trade Act of 1974.\nHaryo confirmed that the government will continue to engage with US\nauthorities to discuss the decision, which was made under the direction\nof President Donald Trump, including matters concerning excess\ncapacity.<\/p>\n<p>He added that the Indonesian government routinely communicates with\nthe US regarding the Section 301 investigation process. Indonesia has\nactively participated in the investigation, which covers the issues of\nmanufacturing excess capacity and the import ban on goods produced by\nforced labour, by submitting written submissions, attending public\nhearings, and conducting intergovernmental consultations.<\/p>",
        "url": "https:\/\/jawawa.id\/newsitem\/government-responds-to-new-us-tariffs-continues-negotiations-with-ustr-1784886823",
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    "sponsor": "Okusi Associates",
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