Indonesia, Trade Agreement
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The decision by Bank Indonesia to cut rates comes amid news of a trade deal with the U.S. that could ease the tariff overhang on the economy.
Indonesia's central bank delivered on Wednesday its fourth rate cut in an easing cycle that began in September, boosting support for Southeast Asia's biggest economy as it faces pressure from weakening global trade and slowing domestic demand.
Indonesia also has agreed to purchase billions in U.S. energy, agriculture products and airplanes, Trump said July 15 in a social media post.
Indonesia's central bank cut rates on Wednesday for the fourth time since September and said a revised tariff deal with the United States was positive for Southeast Asia's biggest economy amid weakening global trade and slowing domestic demand.
Indonesia sees securing a 19% tariff rate with the US as a “huge win” for some of the Southeast Asian nation’s most labor-intensive sectors such as garments and footwear, a government adviser said Wednesday.
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U.S. President Donald Trump on Tuesday announced a 19% tariff on goods from Indonesia, having earlier this year said the rate would be set at 32%.
Donald Trump said the US had reached a trade deal with Indonesia that would result in goods from the south-east Asian nation to the US being hit with a 19 per cent tariff and Jakarta buying American energy and Boeing jets.
Heritage Foundation research fellow EJ Antoni on the impact new energy investment will have on inflation and the White House's trade agreement with Indonesia.
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