Kadin Boss Says These 3 Factors Could Be The Reason America Wants To Agree On Bilateral Trade With Indonesia

Chairman of the Indonesian Chamber of Commerce and Industry (Kadin) Anindya Bakrie. (Maria Trisnawati / VOI)

"For us, it is actually technically possible to make transactions because of three things," said Anin in his remarks on the Indonesia Maritime Week 2025 agenda at JCC Senayan, Wednesday, May 28.

First, Anin said that the bilateral trade between Indonesia and the United States could balance the trade balance surplus of US$18 billion by allocating oil and gas imports worth US$40 billion from other countries to America.

With this trade, Indonesia can also sell more products of food, electronics, garment, furniture, while the United States can sell more soybeans, wheat, cotton and milk.

"So, in theory, it can be done," he added.

Second, he continued, America is also known to need investment. Through Danantara, which was just inaugurated 2 months ago, Anin admitted that Indonesia can also invest in the United States. Just so you know, Danantara has total assets of up to 900 billion US dollars and can generate dividends of up to 10 billion annually.

"So, in five years, that will be 50 without leverage. With leverage, it could be a quarter billion dollars. So, Indonesia can also invest in the US," he said.

Finally, Anin continued, Indonesia has the critical minerals that the United States needs. So far, he said, America is still dependent on China as a supplier of critical minerals. With the tariff war between the two countries, America is starting to look for other important mineral sources.

"So, therefore, I think an agreement can be reached. If we want. Indonesia wants. Because Indonesia also opens options with China," said Anin.