#International Trade
Indonesia, Croatia seek to boost bilateral trade through closer economic ties
Indonesia and Croatia have agreed to boost their bilateral trade value following a meeting between Indonesian Foreign Minister Sugiono and Croatian Foreign Minister Gordan Grlić Radman in Jakarta on Monday, November 10, 2025.
Indonesia resumes shrimp exports to U.S., aims for 200 containers in November
Indonesia’s shrimp exports to the United States have officially resumed, with the government setting an ambitious target of shipping 200 containers this month.
Indonesia pushes for deeper ASEAN economic integration
Indonesia calls on ASEAN member states to deepen regional economic integration through inclusive, digital, and sustainable trade during the 47th ASEAN Summit, emphasizing unity as the foundation for growth amid shifting global dynamics.
Indonesia eyes BRICS markets as new frontier for export expansion
The global economic map is shifting, with the world’s economic axis now tilting southward and eastward and the rise of the BRICS bloc − comprising Brazil, Russia, India, China, and South Africa − marking the emergence of new centers of growth, which have long been dominated by Western countries.
Prabowo proposes bilateral trade pact with South Africa amid global tariff tensions
President Prabowo Subianto on Wednesday, October 22, 2025 urged his South African counterpart Cyril Ramaphosa to explore a bilateral trade agreement between the two BRICS partners, as Indonesia seeks to reduce its trade deficit amid growing global tariff uncertainties.
Government eyes Middle East, South Africa, Latin America to boost 2026 exports
Government is set to expand its export markets in 2026, targeting the Middle East, South Africa, and Latin America as new growth frontiers in an effort to sustain its trade surplus momentum, Trade Minister Budi Santoso announced on Wednesday, October 22, 2025.
U.S. government shutdown halts Indonesia–U.S. trade tariff negotiations
Indonesia’s ongoing trade tariff negotiations with the United States have been temporarily suspended following the U.S. government shutdown, Coordinating Minister for Economic Affairs Airlangga Hartarto confirmed on Tuesday, October 7, 2025.
Airlangga: U.S. government shutdown stalls Indonesia-U.S. trade negotiations
The ongoing government shutdown in the United States has temporarily halted trade negotiations between Indonesia and the U.S., Coordinating Minister for the Economy Airlangga Hartarto confirmed on Tuesday, October 7, 2025.
Indonesia wins WTO dispute against EU over palm oil
The World Trade Organization (WTO) has ruled in favor of Indonesia in its trade dispute against the European Union (EU) over countervailing duties imposed on palm oil-based biodiesel products.
RI-U.S. reciprocal tariff deal faces delay, local commodities seek exemptions
The Ministry of Trade has signaled that the signing of a reciprocal tariff agreement between Indonesia and the United States will be delayed beyond the earlier target date of next week, Monday, September 1, 2025, with one key issue under negotiation is the exemption of import duties for certain Indonesian local commodities entering the U.S. market.
Indonesia confident EU will comply with WTO ruling on biodiesel tariffs
The Ministry of Trade is confident that the European Union (EU) will comply with the World Trade Organization (WTO) ruling on a dispute with Indonesia over countervailing duties imposed on its biodiesel exports.
U.S. agrees in principle to lift tariffs on Indonesian palm oil, cocoa, rubber
The United States has agreed in principle to exempt Indonesian palm oil, cocoa, and rubber from a 19 percent import tariff imposed under President Donald Trump’s trade measures earlier this month, said Coordinating Minister for the Economny Airlangga Hartarto on Tuesday, August 26, 2025.