The Case of Car Imports from India: A Portrait of the Clash Between Industrialists' and Traders' Mentalities

The enthusiasm of Indonesian President Prabowo Subianto for advancing domestic enterprises is truly remarkable. This was evident in his recent speech. The Head of State declared, “Later, when you use a car, it will be an Indonesian-made car; when you ride a motorbike, it will be an Indonesian-made motorbike; when you wear a watch, it will be an Indonesian-made watch; when you use soap, it will be Indonesian-made soap; when you use perfume, it will be Indonesian-made perfume; when you wear shoes, it will be Indonesian-made shoes.”