Coordinating Minister for the Economy, , says the United States appreciates Indonesia’s trade initiatives and proposed reforms efforts that will expectedly open the door for deeper bilateral engagement in the wake of President Donal J. Trump’s retaliatory trade policies against its trading partner countries, including Indonesia, released earlier this month.

“Indonesia’s proposal for a fair, secure, and mutually beneficial trade partnership has been well-received by U.S. stakeholders, including the U.S. Trade Representative (USTR), the Department of Commerce, and the Treasury,” Airlangga told a live press conference from Washington DC, U.S. on Thursday evening (Friday morning), April 25, 2025 Jakarta time.

Airlangga, who leads the Indonesian delegation to negotiate on the increased U.S. import tariffs, emphasized that all parties have agreed to initiate detailed technical discussions within the next two weeks, marking significant progress toward formal negotiations.

He noted that Indonesia’s proposal prioritizes five national interests, namely safeguarding national energy security, improving market access for Indonesian exports to the U.S., accelerating deregulation to stimulate job creation, securing strategic supply chain partnerships, and enhancing access to advanced technology in sectors such as health, agriculture, and renewable energy.

During the visit, the Indonesian delegation held high-level meetings with key U.S. officials, including U.S. Trade Representative Jamieson Greer, Secretary of Commerce Howard W. Lutnick, Secretary of the Treasury Scott Bessent, and Director of the National Economic Council Kevin Hassett.

“In every meeting, the message was clear: Indonesia’s structural reform agenda and trade initiatives are timely and align with global economic interests,” Airlangga said.

In a show of strong commitment, Indonesia has already signed a non-disclosure agreement (NDA) with the USTR, officially entering a negotiation phase.

“We are now one of only 20 countries to have reached this stage,” Airlangga cited.

Feedback and input from American stakeholders − including business associations such as the Semiconductor Industry Association, US-ASEAN Business Council (USABC), and corporations like Amazon, Boeing, Microsoft, and Uber − were also overwhelmingly supportive. These engagements aim to enhance Indonesia-U.S. economic ties and ensure equitable treatment in the evolving global trade landscape.

As a next step, the Indonesian government will initiate internal consultations with domestic stakeholders to prepare for upcoming technical negotiations.

“We are committed to advancing national interests while strengthening our economic partnership with the United States,” Airlangga concluded.