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WTO

Economy 1 week ago

Indonesia seeks suspension of concessions against EU in palm oil dispute

WTO experts in January 2025 largely upheld EU restrictions on the use of palm oil in biofuels following complaints by Indonesia.

Academia 2 weeks ago

PREMIUM
Indonesia should negotiate tariffs for stability, not speed

Other major trading partners like China, Japan, or South Korea, would have grounds to question whether Indonesia is granting discriminatory treatment inconsistent with MFN rules.

Regulations 2 weeks ago

PREMIUM
RI poised for end to EU's discriminatory palm oil rules as WTO deadline passes

Following the expiry of the Feb. 24 implementation deadline, the government is preparing to assess the EU's compliance with a 2025 WTO dispute ruling over its discriminatory policies against Indonesian palm oil.

Economy 3 weeks ago

PREMIUM
RI upends domestic policies to get 19% tariffs in US trade deal

The affected rules include local content requirements, a critical mineral export ban, halal certification and a digital tax moratorium, all of which are intended to support domestic businesses.

Economy 1 month ago

WTO must 'reform or die': talks facilitator

Successfully reforming the WTO is a matter of life and death for the organization, warns the facilitator of talks on revamping the global trade body.

Academia 1 month ago

PREMIUM
Why multilateralism matters more than ever for global economic stability

Without coherent multilateral standards, well-intentioned environmental rules risk becoming de facto trade barriers that favor those with the deepest pockets for administrative costs.

Editorial 2 months ago

PREMIUM
Protecting our economic sovereignty

Major economies like the US, China and the EU have been rewriting their rules on trade and investment based on strategic priorities rather than shared principles.

Editorial 3 months ago

PREMIUM
Let’s not give up on trade

While EU authorities would deny that protectionism is the main motive and would point instead to what they deem to be unfair trade practices on Indonesia’s part, the duties in effect protect EU-based steelmakers and rapeseed biodiesel producers.

Economy 3 months ago

PREMIUM
Indonesia rebuffs EU WTO dispute workaround amid appellate void

The Trade Ministry is still considering its next steps in disputes concerning steel and biodiesel, where World Trade Organization rulings in Indonesia’s favor cannot be enforced because of the European Union appeals.

Economy 3 months ago

EU appeals WTO ruling in Indonesia steel standoff

The European Union appealed Monday a World Trade Organization ruling faulting it for mistakes in setting tariffs on Indonesia stainless steel products, according to a Geneva-based trade official.

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Indonesia seeks suspension of concessions against EU in palm oil dispute

PREMIUM Indonesia should negotiate tariffs for stability, not speed

PREMIUM RI poised for end to EU's discriminatory palm oil rules as WTO deadline passes

PREMIUM RI upends domestic policies to get 19% tariffs in US trade deal