I'd like to comment on the Trade Ministry's and Finance Ministry's direction concerning imported food products and liquor importation.
The ban on U.S. beef has been lifted, but a certain political flunkie has been appointed as the "sole" importer of U.S. beef that curtails large meat import companies to import.
They are forced to place their orders through the group whereas they have their own import licenses and can legally import U.S. beef.
They are forced to place their orders through one of the companies whereas they have their own import licenses and can legally import U.S. beef. I'd like to see the United States place a ban on your shrimp exports -- tit for tat.
We're seeing a typical Indonesian government reaction regarding the total inspection of all food products just because China screwed up.
The raids on grocery stores and confiscating products that are not on the approved list, as if you have the ability and the means to test all food products. Going so far as to demand the recipes of various products is just plain silly.
The ongoing restriction of liquor affects your tourism industry and has led to smuggling, which robs the government of much needed tax funds.
You want foreigners' investment, but you make difficult for expatriates to actually enjoy their time in Indonesia.
MIKE Coleman
Jakarta
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