President Prabowo Subianto recently shared details of his direct talks with U.S. President Donald Trump regarding trade tariffs, describing the negotiations as challenging but ultimately fruitful. The discussions, held at Halim Perdanakusuma Air Base in Jakarta, showed a mutual understanding of each country’s national interests. As a result of the negotiations, the United States agreed to reduce import tariffs on Indonesian goods from 32% to 19%. Prabowo highlighted the meticulous approach taken by the Indonesian government to safeguard the interests of the public and local workers throughout the process. Expressing confidence in Indonesia’s economic resilience, Prabowo mentioned plans for a potential visit to the U.S. later this year, with a lighthearted remark about the possibility of a golfing session with President Trump.
Prabowo Acknowledges Tough Talks on Trump Tariffs & Reaches Agreement
