Indonesia will not retaliate against the 32% trade tariff imposed by U.S. President Donald Trump, prioritizing diplomacy and negotiations to find mutually beneficial solutions. Chief Economic Minister Airlangga Hartarto stated that Indonesia aims to maintain bilateral trade relations and national economic stability while supporting impacted sectors like apparel and footwear. The Indonesian government plans to gather business inputs, increase trade with European countries, and send a high-level delegation to the U.S. for direct negotiations, as Indonesia posted a $16.8 billion trade surplus with the U.S. last year.
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