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  • 3 weeks ago | opinion.inquirer.net | Shiro Armstrong |Yose Rizal Damuri

    Jakarta—The 28-percent average tariff rate in the United States today, even with the 90-day pause, is significantly higher than the average rate of 19.8 percent imposed during the Smoot-Hawley Tariff Act of 1930. The highest Smoot-Hawley tariff rate was 59.1 percent, well below the 145 percent that the Trump administration has slapped on all Chinese imports. Today’s tariffs return the US to its 1821 to 1900 average 29.7-percent tariff rate.

  • 1 month ago | thejakartapost.com | Shiro Armstrong |Yose Rizal Damuri

    The 28 percent average tariff rate in the United States today, even with the 90 day pause, is significantly higher than the average rate of 19.8 percent imposed during the Smoot-Hawley Tariff Act of 1930. The highest Smoot-Hawley tariff rate was 59.1 percent, well below the 145 percent the Trump Administration has slapped on all Chinese imports. Today’s tariffs return the US to its 1821 to 1900 average 29.7 percent tariff rate.

  • Nov 21, 2024 | thejakartapost.com | Yose Rizal Damuri

    The Group of 20 (G20) Summit under Brazil’s presidency recently concluded and was considered successful in securing commitments from members despite difficult circumstances. While the G20 has been instrumental in responding to global crises, the forum has struggled to maintain the same level of effectiveness in addressing recent crises such as the COVID-19 pandemic, or delays in handling global health security and climate finance issues.

  • Oct 6, 2024 | asianews.network | Yose Rizal Damuri

    October 7, 2024 JAKARTA – Next week, the leaders of Southeast Asian nations will gather at the 2024 ASEAN Summit in Vientiane, which also will be attended by leaders of ASEAN dialogue partners. This summit is a chance for ASEAN to highlight its role in the region. ASEAN has always aimed to play a key role in boosting economic cooperation, maintaining regional stability and advancing the interests of its members.

  • Oct 4, 2024 | thejakartapost.com | Yose Rizal Damuri

    ext week, the leaders of Southeast Asian nations will gather at the 2024 ASEAN Summit in Vientiane, which also will be attended by leaders of ASEAN dialogue partners. This summit is a chance for ASEAN to highlight its role in the region. ASEAN has always aimed to play a key role in boosting economic cooperation, maintaining regional stability and advancing the interests of its members.

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