President Prabowo Subianto recently disclosed that he engaged in direct discussions with U.S. President Donald Trump regarding trade tariffs, deeming the negotiations as challenging yet ultimately fruitful. The talks, held at Halim Perdanakusuma Air Base in Jakarta, resulted in a mutual understanding of each country’s national interests. As a result, the United States agreed to reduce import tariffs on Indonesian goods from 32% to 19%.Emphasizing the calculated approach taken by the Indonesian government, Prabowo highlighted the importance of safeguarding the interests of the public and domestic workers throughout the negotiation process. Expressing optimism about Indonesia’s economic resilience amidst global uncertainties, Prabowo also hinted at an upcoming visit to the United States, with a potential meeting with President Trump in the works for September or October. In a light-hearted moment, he jokingly expressed nerves about the possibility of being invited to play golf with Trump.
Prabowo Acknowledges Tough Talks with Trump on Tariffs
