Trump, Indonesia and tariff
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President Trump delayed the implementation of increased tariffs, originally set for July 9, to August 1. This delay has revived discussion of "TACO trade," a term suggesting investors anticipate market rebounds following Trump's tariff announcements.
Financial markets greeted US President Donald Trump’s tariff deal with Indonesia with little fanfare Wednesday, signaling the rate of around 20% that was once viewed as punitive is now seen as workable.
European trade ministers were hopeful for a negotiated trade deal after Trump announced 30% tariffs on the European Union.
The government will execute gas and oil imports only if negotiations between Indonesia and U.S. results in lowered tariffs.
Most nations are still negotiating in hopes of avoiding punitive import taxes. At the same time, they’re looking for trading partners as a way around the United States.