Indonesia Advances Trade Negotiations with United States

Next Round of Talks

Indonesia is moving forward with its trade negotiations with the United States, with Coordinating Minister for Economic Affairs Airlangga Hartarto confirming that a negotiation team will travel to the US from January 12-19, 2026 ¹

. This upcoming round of talks is seen as a critical step in finalizing the reciprocal tariff agreement between the two countries.

Progress and Expectations

The negotiation team is expected to engage in legal scrubbing, the final stage of reviewing and aligning the international agreement text to ensure legal certainty and clarity ²

. While specific details of the negotiation points were not disclosed, Airlangga previously indicated that Indonesia is targeting the completion of the agreement by the end of 2025 ¹

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Significance of the Agreement

The reciprocal tariff agreement is crucial for Indonesia as it seeks to secure lower tariffs from the United States. A successful agreement is expected to boost bilateral trade and provide economic benefits for both countries. The Indonesian government's efforts to negotiate favorable terms demonstrate its commitment to enhancing trade relations with major economies.