President Prabowo Subianto recently shared details about his direct talks with U.S. President Donald Trump regarding trade tariffs. The negotiations were challenging, but ultimately resulted in a successful agreement. Prabowo expressed gratitude for the understanding of each other’s national interests displayed by both sides during the discussions. The outcome of the negotiations led to the United States agreeing to lower import tariffs on Indonesian goods from 32% to 19%. Prabowo highlighted the meticulous calculation and strong focus on protecting the public and domestic workers’ interests by the Indonesian government throughout the process. He emphasized the importance of safeguarding the country’s workers and ensuring their security. Prabowo also expressed confidence in Indonesia’s economic resilience amidst global uncertainties and revealed plans for a potential visit to the United States, with a meeting with President Trump expected later this year. Despite the serious tone of the negotiations, Prabowo added a touch of humor to the situation, joking about the possibility of playing golf with Trump during the visit.

