TEMPO.CO, Jakarta – U.S. President Donald Trump has recently declared a few months pause on his reciprocal tariffs. Deputy Chairperson of the National Economic Council Mari Elka Pangestu stated that Indonesia has an opportunity to engage with the U.S. and, at the same time, expand its market with trade partner countries in ASEAN.
The former Trade Minister mentioned that the 90-day suspension provides time for Indonesia to negotiate with the US. “The important thing is to enter with a positive attitude. Finding space for dialogue and seeking solutions with the U.S. I think we are still seeing a positive response,” she said on Sunday, April 13, 2025.
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