Key Facts
• July 15, 2025: Trump announced a trade agreement with Indonesia.
• U.S. imposes 19% tariff on Indonesian imports; Indonesia imposes no tariffs on U.S. goods.
• Indonesia agreed to purchase $15 billion in U.S. energy, $4.5 billion in agricultural products, and 50 Boeing 777 aircraft.
• U.S. to potentially lower or exempt tariffs on Indonesian copper, currently set at 50% starting August 1.
• Indonesia exported $20 million worth of copper to the U.S. last year, far behind Chile ($6 billion) and Canada ($4 billion).
• Indonesia is the 23rd largest trade partner of the U.S., according to the U.S. Department of Commerce.
• This is the fourth trade agreement the U.S. has signed in three months, including one with Vietnam.
• Trump declared the agreement “final” on social media, but Indonesia has not confirmed the deal.
Summary
On July 15, 2025, former U.S. President Donald Trump announced a trade agreement with Indonesia after direct negotiations with President Prabowo. The deal includes a 19% tariff on Indonesian imports to the U.S., while Indonesia will impose no tariffs on U.S. goods. Indonesia committed to purchasing $15 billion in U.S. energy, $4.5 billion in agricultural products, and 50 Boeing 777 aircraft. Trump hinted at reducing or exempting tariffs on Indonesian copper, currently set to rise to 50% on August 1. Despite the announcement, Indonesia has not confirmed the agreement. This marks the fourth trade deal the U.S. has signed in three months, highlighting its ongoing efforts to strengthen international trade relations.
