President Prabowo Subianto recently shared about his direct talks with U.S. President Donald Trump regarding trade tariffs, highlighting the challenging yet successful negotiations. The discussions between the two leaders focused on mutual understanding of each country’s national interests, ultimately resulting in the United States agreeing to reduce import tariffs on Indonesian goods from 32% to 19%. Prabowo emphasized the careful calculation and strong protection of public and domestic workers’ interests throughout the negotiation process.
In addition to the trade discussions, President Prabowo expressed confidence in Indonesia’s economic resilience amidst global uncertainties, citing the country’s strong economy. He also mentioned plans for a visit to the United States, with a potential meeting scheduled with President Trump around September or October. Prabowo humorously mentioned his nerves at the prospect of a golf game with Trump during the visit. The Indonesian government’s firm stance in negotiations and commitment to protecting the interests of its people were highlighted as key priorities throughout the talks.
