President Prabowo Subianto shared the success of his direct talks with U.S. President Donald Trump regarding trade tariffs, describing the negotiations as tough but fruitful. The discussions focused on mutual understanding of each country’s national interests, leading to an agreement that resulted in the United States agreeing to lower import tariffs on Indonesian goods from 32% to 19%. Prabowo highlighted the careful calculations made by the Indonesian government to prioritize protecting the interests of the public and domestic workers throughout the negotiation process. He expressed confidence in Indonesia’s economic resilience amid global uncertainties and mentioned plans for a potential visit to the United States, with a meeting with President Trump anticipated in the upcoming months. In a lighthearted moment, Prabowo joked about the possibility of a round of golf with Trump during their meeting.

