President Prabowo Subianto recently shared the details of his direct talks with U.S. President Donald Trump regarding trade tariffs, highlighting the tough but successful negotiations. During a briefing at Halim Perdanakusuma Air Base in Jakarta, Prabowo mentioned that the discussions involved a mutual understanding of each country’s national interests.
As a result of the negotiations, the United States agreed to reduce import tariffs on Indonesian goods from 32% to 19%. Prabowo noted that the entire negotiation process was meticulously calculated to safeguard the interests of the public and domestic workers.
Expressing confidence in Indonesia’s economic strength amidst global uncertainties, Prabowo also revealed plans for a visit to the United States, potentially meeting with President Trump in September or October. He humorously mentioned his nervousness about Trump inviting him to play golf during the visit.
Overall, the discussions between Prabowo and Trump showcase the importance of diplomatic negotiations for economic benefits and the mutual interests of both nations. Source links: [1] [2]
