TEMPO.CO, Jakarta - Tempo English compiled the top 3 news on Thursday, April 3, 2025. Here are the highlights: Trump Announces Reciprocal Tariffs on 60 Countries, Indonesia Hit with 32% Rate; Indonesian Police: Clearance Not Required for Foreign Journalists to Report; Indonesian Ethnicities with Deep-Rooted Traditions of Wandering.
The following is the list of the top 3 news on Tempo English today:
1. Trump Announces Reciprocal Tariffs on 60 Countries, Indonesia Hit with 32% Rate
On Wednesday, April 2, 2025, U.S. President Donald Trump announced a new import tariff policy, known as reciprocal tariffs, to be imposed on goods entering the U.S. from various countries, including Indonesia.
The policy sets a minimum 10 percent tariff on all imports, with additional higher tariffs for specific countries, depending on trade relations.
In his announcement, Trump revealed that Indonesia would face a 32 percent reciprocal tariff, ranking eighth on the list of affected countries. The new tariffs aim to address trade imbalances and were presented during a speech in the White House Rose Garden.
2. Indonesian Police: Clearance Not Required for Foreign Journalists to Report
Inspector General Sandi Nugroho, Head of the Indonesian National Police Public Relations Division, clarified that Police Regulation No. 3 of 2025 does not prohibit foreign journalists or researchers from carrying out their duties in Indonesia without a police clearance letter.
"Without the clearance letter, foreign journalists can still conduct their duties in Indonesia as long as they do not violate the applicable laws and regulations," he stated. The clearance letter is not mandatory, but it is intended to ensure the safety of foreign workers, especially in conflict areas like Papua.
Critics, like Mustafa Layong from the Legal Aid Institute for the Press, argue that the regulation could limit press freedom.
3. Indonesian Ethnicities with Deep-Rooted Traditions of Wandering
Indonesia’s ethnic and cultural diversity is marked by a tradition of wandering, where moving from one place to another is not just about changing residence, but also a deep-rooted cultural practice passed down through generations.
Several Indonesian ethnic groups, such as the Batak, Minangkabau, Javanese, Banjar, Bugis-Makassar, Bawean, and Madurese, have particularly strong traditions of wandering.
These groups have migrated both within Indonesia and abroad, driven by a mix of economic pursuits and cultural values, and their movements continue to shape their identities and maintain cultural ties to their origins.
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The White House announced that the implementation of Trump's new tariffs will be divided into two stages.
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Head of the Indonesian National Police Public Relations Division, Inspector General Sandi Nugroho clarified the circulating information regarding Police Regulation No. 3 of 2025.
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The government has not issued an official statement regarding the import tariffs set by Trump despite several other country leaders having reacted.
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Economist Wijayanto Samirin says that Trump's tariff policy will slow down the global economy and proposes seven priority steps for the government.
Expert's Suggestions to Mitigate Impact of Trump's 32% Tariff on Indonesia
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Expert emphasized the need for the government to implement strategic measures to minimize the Trump's tariff policy impact.
