President Prabowo Subianto recently shared details of his direct talks with U.S. President Donald Trump regarding trade tariffs, highlighting the tough but successful negotiations. The discussions, held at Halim Perdanakusuma Air Base in Jakarta, saw both leaders displaying mutual understanding of their respective national interests. As a significant outcome, the United States agreed to decrease import tariffs on Indonesian goods from 32% to 19%. Prabowo acknowledged the challenging negotiations with Trump, emphasizing the Indonesian government’s strategic approach to safeguarding the public and domestic workers’ interests. He expressed confidence in Indonesia’s economic strength amidst global uncertainties and hinted at an upcoming visit to the United States, potentially meeting President Trump in September or October. In a lighthearted moment, Prabowo joked about the possibility of playing golf with Trump during their meeting.
Prabowo Acknowledges Tough Talks but Trump Tariffs Agreement
