Bisnis, JAKARTA – The government is planning to restructure the governance of manufactured products and food imports to enhance the competitiveness of local products and address the increasing influx of imports across various commodities.
Minister of Trade Zulkifli Hasan, Friday (6/9/2023), revealed this reshuffling plan after receiving direct instructions from President Joko Widodo. The aim is to provide more opportunities for domestic industries and minimize the reliance on imports.
"I was asked by the President, "arrange it!" so I arrange it. There are also brokers who lose out," said the Minister, who is often called Zulhas, while leading the destruction of illegal goods in the Keroncong Industrial Area, Tangerang, Banten, Friday.
Imports into Indonesia have been steadily rising, particularly for grains, garlic, and fruits. Minister Zulkifli Hasan highlighted the need for import policies to be rearranged based on the significant increase in imports over the years.