Ceramics producers in Purwakarta, West Java, have reported a halt in orders from the United States this year, despite multiple successful exports to the market in 2024. Local officials suspect that protectionist trade policies under US President Donald Trump's administration have led American buyers to postpone or cancel their orders. The Plered District in Purwakarta is recognized as a major hub for the artisan ceramics industry, providing a vital source of income for many residents. According to data from the Plered Ceramics Research and Development Center, the district exported 15 containers of ceramics to international markets in 2024, including six to the US. Each container was valued at up to Rp 600 million ($35,575).However, as of April this year, only two containers had been shipped to Europe, with no deliveries recorded to the US.Source : https://jakartaglobe.id/business/no-us-orders-for-west-java-ceramics-makers-as-trade-policies-bite (ICE GIACARTA)

Fonte notizia: Jakarta Globe, 27/04/2025