Coordinating Minister for Economic Affairs Airlangga Hartarto said that Indonesia continues the trade negotiations process with the United States (US), especially regarding the reciprocal tariff policy imposed by US President Donald Trump.
Therefore, Airlangga emphasized that the offer of cooperation in the energy, agriculture, and other sectors is still dynamic.
"Because we are in the negotiation process, of course what is offered (by Indonesia) and what response (the United States) is still a dynamic thing, so it is not a static position," he said in a virtual press conference, Friday, April 25.
Airlangga said that currently, discussions regarding this matter are still ongoing, and details of the agreement will be announced after approval from both parties.
"Of course, related to Indonesia's offer in the energy sector, in the agricultural sector, then and others, this is still in the context of discussion, which details will be announced after this deal can be accepted by both parties," he explained.
Responding to this, he said that the United States had given a positive initial response, because Indonesia was one of the initial countries that responded so that of course it would provide its own advantages.
"Then the challenges faced are of course because Indonesia is one of more than 70 countries, so of course for Indonesia is how we are the first concern and Alhamdulillah we have succeeded in achieving this and the schedule has been prepared, even Indonesia proposes a shorter timeline of 60 days, and this is appreciated by various countries that happen to be in Washington," he explained.
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In addition, Airlangga said that Indonesia also discussed with countries that have a similar view that happens to be present in Washington. On this occasion, Indonesia shared various things that are expected to benefit the national economy.
Therefore, he emphasized that Indonesia encourages fair trade, both at bilateral and multilateral levels so that this cooperation is expected to encourage joint economic growth.
"So of course this is not in the zero sum game and the economy is expected to grow, but there is a diversion from imports to community from certain countries, of course there are other communities that Indonesia can increase," he said.
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