Trump, Indonesia and tariff
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Indonesia will pay a 19% tariff on U.S. imports as part of a trade deal struck between it and the United States, according to President Donald Trump. Trump told reporters as he was departing the White House for Pittsburgh on Tuesday that U.
Financial markets greeted US President Donald Trump’s tariff deal with Indonesia with little fanfare Wednesday, signaling the rate of around 20% that was once viewed as punitive is now seen as workable.
European trade ministers were hopeful for a negotiated trade deal after Trump announced 30% tariffs on the European Union.
The government will execute gas and oil imports only if negotiations between Indonesia and U.S. results in lowered tariffs.
Brazilian President Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva spoke exclusively with CNN’s Christiane Amanpour for a wide-ranging interview, including his reaction to President Donald Trump’s threat to impose 50% tariffs.
President Donald Trump has been sending letters to countries outlining higher tariffs they’ll face if they don’t make trade deals with the U.S. by Aug. 1.