Trump announces trade deal with Indonesia
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US President Donald Trump has settled on another tariff deal - this time with Indonesia. Both Trump and Indonesian President Prabowo Subianto said the tariffs faced by the southeast Asian country would be reduced from 32% to 19%. Trump said this was in exchange for "full access" for American firms.
Indonesia also has agreed to purchase billions in U.S. energy, agriculture products and airplanes, Trump said July 15 in a social media post.
The decision by Bank Indonesia to cut rates comes amid news of a trade deal with the U.S. that could ease the tariff overhang on the economy.
President Donald Trump said Tuesday the United States has reached a trade agreement with Indonesia after speaking with the country’s President Prabowo Subianto.
Indonesia's central bank delivered on Wednesday its fourth rate cut in an easing cycle that began in September, boosting support for Southeast Asia's biggest economy as it faces pressure from weakening global trade and slowing domestic demand.
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U.S. President Donald Trump on Tuesday announced a 19% tariff on goods from Indonesia, having earlier this year said the rate would be set at 32%.
Heritage Foundation research fellow EJ Antoni on the impact new energy investment will have on inflation and the White House's trade agreement with Indonesia.
President Trump said Indonesia has completely caved on trade negotiations, eliminating all tariffs on U.S. goods and agreeing to pay the 19% on things they buy from America. PRESIDENT DONALD TRUMP We made a deal with Indonesia.
Indonesia sees securing a 19% tariff rate with the US as a “huge win” for some of the Southeast Asian nation’s most labor-intensive sectors such as garments and footwear, a government adviser said Wednesday.
The team assess the tour to Indonesia and hear from Oxford United's manager and CEO.