JAKARTA - The US Supreme Court's decision to overturn the global tariff policy did not stop the pace of the RI-US Agreement. The government ensures that bilateral agreements continue to proceed according to the agreed mechanism.
Coordinating Minister for the Economy Airlangga Hartarto stated that the court's decision was related to the cancellation of global tariffs and the return of tariffs to certain corporations. However, the Indonesia-United States agreement stands on a different track.
"For Indonesia, which has signed the agreement, this is still in process. It is valid 60 days after it is signed and each party consults with the relevant institutions. America can talk to Congress or the Senate, Indonesia with the House of Representatives," said Airlangga in a press statement with Cabinet Secretary Teddy Indra Wijaya, Saturday (21/2/2026).
Indonesia asked that the 0 percent tariff scheme for certain commodities be maintained, especially coffee and cocoa which have been regulated through executive orders. "If the other 10 percent, the 0 percent we ask for remains," he said.
The 0 percent scheme also covers the electronic supply chain, CPO, textiles, and related products. The government is now waiting for the next 60-day dynamics, including the continued attitude of the US authorities towards the signatory countries.
Airlangga emphasized that there would be a difference in policy between countries that have signed the agreement and those that have not. This means that Indonesia still has a strategic space.
Regarding the temporary tariff of 10 percent for 150 days, the government considers this position to be better than before. Teddy said, before the Supreme Court's ruling, President Prabowo Subianto's diplomacy succeeded in reducing the potential tariff from 32 percent to 19 percent. "From 19 to 10 percent is certainly better in terms of numbers," he said.
This development has been reported to the President. Prabowo asked all risks to be calculated and scenarios to be prepared. The government emphasized that negotiations would continue to be carried out in a measured manner, with national interests as a priority.
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