Indonesia continues negotiations with US in bid for zero tariffs

Government and local industries say 19% rate is too high

Tanjung Priok Port in Jakarta: Indonesia is still negotiating for a lower tariff after U.S. President Donald Trump reduced the rate he threatened against Southeast Asia’s largest economy from 32% to 19%. © Reuters

ISMI DAMAYANTI and REZHA HADYAN

JAKARTA — Indonesia is continuing to negotiate with Washington for lower tariffs despite U.S. President Donald Trump’s announcement this week of a 19% rate for the Southeast Asian country, amid a lack of clarity over details.

“The list of items under negotiation is long, and we are hoping for a 0% tariff,” Susiwijono Moegiarso, secretary of the coordinating ministry for the economy, told reporters on Friday.

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Indonesia continues negotiations with US in bid for zero tariffs

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