Losing in Dispute Can Hamper Downstream Operations
The downstream program is considered to be able to be hampered if Indonesia loses the nickel dispute at the WTO. However, Indonesia can look for other Solutions.
JAKARTA, KOMPAS — National nickel downstream could be hampered if Indonesia loses the nickel dispute case at the World Trade Organization (WTO). This will also affect Indonesia’s Integrated Electric Vehicle Battery Industry Development program and its stainless steel industry.
Next Policy Executive Director as well as an economist from the University of Indonesia, Fithra Faisal Hastiadi, on Tuesday (22/11/2022), said that Indonesia is currently in dire need of nickel to support the integrated electric battery industry development program and the stainless steel industry. If the country loses the dispute, the program could be disrupted and hampered, while the growth of the stainless steel industry will slow down.