US EditionThe Way Indonesia Deals with US, EU Could Set Bad Precedent for Countries Looking to Forge Similar Deals
INDONESIA, JUL 16 – The deal reduces Indonesian tariffs on U.S. goods to 19% and includes $19.5 billion in purchase commitments, benefiting U.S. agriculture, energy, and aerospace sectors, officials said.
- On July 15, 2025 in Jakarta, Indonesia and the United States reached a compromise: the threatened 32% tariff on Indonesian exports will now be capped at 19% in exchange for Indonesia's commitments to purchase US energy, agricultural goods, and 50 Boeing aircraft.
- Under the deal, Prabowo committed to purchase US$15 billion in energy, US$4.5 billion in agricultural goods, and 50 Boeing jets, with Trump said: `US exports to Indonesia will face a cap on tariffs and non-tariff barriers.`
- The market gained momentum as Indonesia’s stock index rose 0.7% on Wednesday, Matt Simpson said, `Authorities are pleased because they received favorable terms.`
- Mirdal Gonarto said `The agreement paves the way for easier interest rate reductions`, while Natixis cautioned that the economy could still feel US–China tariff repercussions.
- Beyond immediate terms, execution timelines are undefined while Indonesia faces global market uncertainties.
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