JAKARTA -- Indonesia's ambition to become a leader in electric vehicles is sparking friction with the rest of the world, as the country bans exports of critical materials in favor of attracting investment and fostering related industries at home.
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Jokowi squeezes key EV material exports to spur Indonesian industry
U.S.-China tensions give Jakarta opening to pursue nationalist trade strategy
President Joko Widodo attends a motor show in Jakarta on Feb. 16. Indonesia has large reserves of materials crucial for electric vehicles, like nickel. © Reuters
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