Indonesia banned the import of horticulture from other countries

Temporary ban on imports of horticultural products by Indonesia makes other countries upset. Currently, the Indonesian government banned the importation of 13 interim horticultural products for the period January to June 2013. "Until now only the United States, other countries will also be appealed," said Secretary of Commerce Krisnamurthi when discussing with the media at the office of the Ministry of Trade, Jakarta, Friday (01/02/2013). Besides the United States, other countries such as Canada, Australia, and New Zealand has demonstrated its desire to drag Indonesia into the world trade body (WTO). "We anticipate there are some countries that are behind such as New Zealand, Canada, and Australia. They already give an indication of that," said Bayu. But the desire of these countries to drag Indonesia to the WTO awaiting consolidation conducted between Indonesia and the United States. "They're waiting for consolidation between Indonesia and the United States that runs from January 10 until March 10, 2013. Was consultation between the two countries and later also in Jakarta February 19, 2013. If no agreement is reached it will be established by WTO dispute settlement panel," he said.