印尼敦促欧盟取消生物柴油进口限制

Core Viewpoint - Indonesia urges the European Union to immediately lift anti-subsidy duties on imported biodiesel, following support from the World Trade Organization (WTO) for Indonesia's claims against the EU's tariffs [1] Group 1: Trade Dispute - Indonesia, as the world's largest palm oil exporter, filed a complaint in 2023 against the EU's tariffs, claiming they violate WTO rules [1] - The EU has imposed tariffs ranging from 8% to 18% on Indonesian biodiesel since 2019, citing that Indonesian producers benefit from government subsidies and below-market prices for raw materials [1] - The WTO expert panel determined that Indonesia's export duties on palm oil should not be classified as subsidies, which was welcomed by the Indonesian Palm Oil Association (GAPKI) [1] Group 2: Trade Agreement Progress - The ongoing dispute is part of a series of tensions between the EU and Indonesia regarding biodiesel tariffs and issues related to palm oil and deforestation [1] - Following a political agreement reached in July, both parties are nearing the signing of a free trade agreement [1] Group 3: Export Data - Indonesia's biodiesel exports based on palm oil are projected to be 27 million liters in 2024, a significant decline from 1.32 billion liters in 2019 [1]