The Indonesian textile industry and products are now faced with various problems. It is not only the problem of the onslaught of products from China, but is also constrained by the existence of import duty policies in America and China. The Coordinating Minister for the Economy Airlangga Hartarto revealed that Indonesian textiles are subject to import duties of approximately 12 to 15 percent in the European Union and the United States. And these rules do not apply to Bangladesh and Vietnam.

"And this is not imposed on countries like Bangladesh or Vietnam," said Airlangga.

This trade barrier or trade barriers, called Airlangga, needs to be reduced, so that Indonesia's exports can also increase.

Therefore, Indonesia will focus on finalizing the Economic Partnership Agreement with the European Union.

“If this can be signed, it is hoped that the market will be more open. Likewise with the United States, we are currently discussing the Indo Pacific Economic Framework," he explained.

This step is an effort to resolve trade barriers in these countries. He also estimates that Indonesia's textile industry and products will eventually be able to revive.

This is of course the role of the government which continues to pay attention to the textile sector both by paying attention to financing developments and ensuring the availability of raw materials.