Indonesia targets lower trade tariffs during President Prabowo visit to Washington
President Prabowo Subianto is in Washington this week to sign a trade deal. Indonesia aims to lower its export tariff to 18 percent to boost bilateral ties.
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President Prabowo Subianto of Indonesia 
ID has arrived in Washington to meet with leaders of the United States 
US and sign the Indonesia–U.S. trade agreement. This ongoing visit, occurring on February 18, 2026, focuses on a request to lower the 19% tariff rate established in a 2025 agreement to a new rate of 18%. The proposed reduction is a central element of the trip, as tariff rates directly affect market access and the cost competitiveness of Indonesian exports.
ID has arrived in Washington to meet with leaders of the United States US and sign the Indonesia–U.S. trade agreement. This ongoing visit, occurring on February 18, 2026, focuses on a request to lower the 19% tariff rate established in a 2025 agreement to a new rate of 18%. The proposed reduction is a central element of the trip, as tariff rates directly affect market access and the cost competitiveness of Indonesian exports.
