US appreciates Indonesia’s trade initiatives, reforms: Airlangga
Indonesia’s proposal prioritizes safeguarding national energy security, improving market access for Indonesian exports to US
JAKARTA, Indonesia, (MNTV) – – Indonesia says the U.S. appreciates his country’s trade initiatives and proposed reforms that will expectedly open the door for deeper bilateral engagement, according to Indonesia Business Times.
“Indonesia’s proposal for a fair, secure, and mutually beneficial trade partnership has been well-received by U.S. stakeholders, including the U.S. Trade Representative (USTR), the Department of Commerce, and the Treasury,” Airlangga told a press conference on Friday morning (Jakarta time).
Airlangga, who leads the Indonesian delegation to negotiate on the increased U.S. import tariffs, emphasized that all parties have agreed to initiate detailed technical discussions within the next two weeks, marking significant progress toward formal negotiations.
He noted that Indonesia’s proposal prioritizes five national interests, namely safeguarding national energy security, improving market access for Indonesian exports to the U.S., accelerating deregulation to stimulate job creation, securing strategic supply chain partnerships, and enhancing access to advanced technology in sectors such as health, agriculture, and renewable energy.
During the visit, the Indonesian delegation held high-level meetings with key U.S. officials, including U.S. Trade Representative Jamieson Greer, Secretary of Commerce Howard W. Lutnick, Secretary of the Treasury Scott Bessent, and Director of the National Economic Council Kevin Hassett.
“In every meeting, the message was clear: Indonesia’s structural reform agenda and trade initiatives are timely and align with global economic interests,” Airlangga said.
In a show of strong commitment, Indonesia has already signed a non-disclosure agreement (NDA) with the USTR, officially entering a negotiation phase. “We are now one of only 20 countries to have reached this stage,” Airlangga said.
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