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flag ASEAN and RCEP are key to countering U.S. tariffs, says Indonesia’s trade advisor.

flag Indonesia’s Special Advisor for International Trade, Mari Elka Pangestu, said ASEAN and the RCEP trade agreement are vital for Asian nations to build economic resilience against U.S. tariffs, which she called "liberation day tariffs." flag Speaking with ANI, she emphasized strengthening regional trade and investment to counter global uncertainties, highlighting the ASEAN-India FTA and RCEP—where India has participated but not yet joined—as key platforms. flag She urged progress on updating the ASEAN-India trade deal and noted ongoing efforts to align Indonesia’s palm oil exports to India with sustainability and health standards. flag Her remarks underscore regional cooperation as essential for stability amid shifting global trade dynamics.

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