Terdampak Kebijakan Trump, Produsen kecilkan Ukuran Tahu | REDAKSI (12/04/25)

Summary

The video discusses the economic impact of tariff wars between the United States and Indonesia, particularly affecting soybean and rubber prices. Due to U.S. tariffs, soybean prices have surged, straining tofu and tempeh producers in Central Java. Similarly, rubber farmers in Deli Serdang, North Sumatra, face significant losses as rubber prices plummet. Despite these challenges, tofu producers continue production, albeit with reduced profits, while rubber farmers are left with unsold stock. Cooperatives are struggling to maintain stability, with potential bankruptcies looming if the situation doesn't improve.

Takeaways

• 😀 US tariff policies are causing significant price hikes for imported soybeans, affecting tofu and tempe producers in Indonesia.
• 😀 The price of medium-quality soybeans has increased by around Rp 200 to 300 per kilogram, reaching Rp 10,500 per kilogram.
• 😀 Despite higher prices, tofu and tempe producers continue to produce, although their profit margins have decreased.
• 😀 To cope with the price hikes, producers are either reducing the size of their products or raising their selling prices.
• 😀 Rubber farmers in Deli Serdang, North Sumatra, are facing huge losses due to a drop in rubber prices after new US tariffs were introduced.
• 😀 Rubber prices fell from Rp 13,500 to around Rp 10,000 per kilogram, leading to frustration among farmers.
• 😀 Many rubber farmers are forced to stockpile their rubber while waiting for prices to stabilize.
• 😀 If the rubber prices do not recover, farmers risk significant financial losses, and the cooperative could go bankrupt.
• 😀 The situation is causing economic strain for both tofu/tempe producers and rubber farmers, threatening their livelihoods.
• 😀 Both tofu and tempe producers and rubber farmers are grappling with the challenges of adjusting to volatile market conditions caused by international trade policies.

Q & A

What is the primary impact of the U.S. tariffs on imported soybeans for Indonesia?

The U.S. tariffs have caused a rise in the price of imported soybeans, leading to higher production costs for Indonesian tofu and tempeh producers. This has resulted in decreased profit margins for manufacturers.

How has the price of soybeans changed in the market as a result of the U.S. tariffs?

The price of medium-grade soybeans has increased from around IDR 10,300 to IDR 10,500 per kilo, with high-quality soybeans now priced around IDR 10,700 per kilo.

How are tofu and tempeh producers in Indonesia coping with the rising soybean prices?

Producers are coping by either reducing the size of tofu or increasing the selling prices to manage the higher production costs, even though these changes are leading to lower profits.

What role do U.S. trade policies, particularly under President Donald Trump, play in the challenges faced by Indonesian farmers?

U.S. trade policies, especially the 35% tariffs, have directly impacted the prices of both soybeans and rubber, creating financial instability for Indonesian farmers who rely on these imports for their production.

How has the price of rubber been affected by the U.S. tariffs, and what does this mean for Indonesian rubber farmers?

The price of rubber has drastically fallen due to U.S. tariffs, leading to a situation where rubber farmers in areas like Deli Serdang, North Sumatra, cannot sell their rubber at profitable prices, forcing them to stockpile it.

What impact has the collapse in rubber prices had on cooperatives and farmers in Indonesia?

The collapse in rubber prices has led to financial strain on rubber cooperatives, as they are now forced to buy rubber at lower prices. This, in turn, threatens the financial stability of both cooperatives and the farmers they support.

What is the current situation for rubber farmers regarding the sale of their rubber?

Rubber farmers are unable to sell their rubber to factories because the prices have dropped so significantly, forcing them to hold onto the rubber and wait for prices to stabilize.

How has the tariff-related crisis affected the income of rubber farmers in Indonesia?

The fall in rubber prices has caused a significant decrease in the income of rubber farmers, leaving them frustrated and economically vulnerable as they struggle to earn a fair return on their crops.

What are the potential long-term consequences for rubber cooperatives if the situation does not improve?

If the situation does not improve, the rubber cooperatives may face bankruptcy, as they will continue to buy rubber at low prices while struggling to maintain sustainable operations.

What is the broader implication of the tariff-induced price hikes and collapses for Indonesian agriculture?

The broader implication is that the agricultural sector in Indonesia, particularly for soybeans and rubber, faces significant economic instability. Producers are caught between rising costs and falling prices, creating a difficult environment for smallholder farmers and cooperatives to survive.