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Indonesia’s president reaches a trade deal with US while in Washington for Trump’s Board of Peace

The White House has announced a trade agreement with Indonesia. It was announced Thursday while Indonesian President Prabowo Subianto was in Washington to attend the first meeting of President Donald Trump’s Board of Peace. Under the agreement, Southeast Asia’s largest economy will eliminate tariffs for 99% of American goods while the U.S. would maintain tariffs on most Indonesian goods at 19%. The White House is calling it a “great deal” that will “help both countries to strengthen economic security.” Indonesian and U.S. companies also reached several business deals this week. They cover agricultural products and cooperation on critical minerals and computer chips.

WASHINGTON (AP) — The White House announced a reciprocal trade agreement with Indonesia on Thursday while President Prabowo Subianto was in Washington to attend the first meeting of President Donald Trump’s Board of Peace.
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Source: The Atlanta Journal-Constitution | Published: 2026-02-20T06:12:02Z

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