Institute for Research on Economics and Society – Faculty of Economics and Business – University of Indonesia

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Indonesia’s Employment Risks in the Shadow of US Reciprocal Tariffs – Labor Market Brief, April 2025

The reciprocal tariff policy imposed by the United States poses a real risk to employment in Indonesia, especially in export-oriented labor-intensive sectors such as textiles and footwear. These two sectors not only contribute a significant portion of manufacturing exports, but also absorb a large number of workers, especially young, low-educated, and temporary workers, who […]

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