President Prabowo Subianto recently shared that he engaged in direct discussions with U.S. President Donald Trump concerning trade tariffs, describing the negotiations as challenging yet productive. The talks resulted in the United States agreeing to decrease import tariffs on Indonesian goods from 32% to 19%. Prabowo emphasized the careful calculations made by the Indonesian government to ensure the protection of public interests and domestic workers. He expressed optimism in Indonesia’s economic strength amid global uncertainties and hinted at a potential visit to the U.S. later this year, possibly in September or October. In a lighter moment, Prabowo joked about the possibility of playing golf with Trump during the visit.
