President Prabowo Subianto recently shared details about his direct discussions with U.S. President Donald Trump regarding trade tariffs, characterizing the negotiations as challenging yet ultimately successful. The meeting, which took place at Halim Perdanakusuma Air Base in Jakarta, resulted in an agreement that saw the United States agreeing to reduce import tariffs on Indonesian goods from 32% to 19%. Prabowo highlighted the importance of safeguarding the interests of Indonesian workers throughout the negotiation process, emphasizing that the government’s decisions were made with careful consideration for the well-being of the public. Looking ahead, Prabowo expressed confidence in Indonesia’s economic stability and announced plans for a future visit to the United States, with a potential meeting with President Trump in the pipeline. In a light-hearted moment, Prabowo joked about the possibility of a golf outing with Trump during the visit.
Prabowo Acknowledges Tough Talks with Trump Resulting in Agreement
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