HE President Prabowo Subianto in Washington D.C. to sign Indonesia–US reciprocal trade deal

Washington D.C./HE President Prabowo Subianto arrived in the United States on Tuesday, February 17, 2026, for a working visit. During the visit, he is scheduled to meet with U.S. President Donald Trump to finalize an Agreement on Reciprocal Trade (ART). Under the framework of the agreement, Indonesia has committed to eliminating import tariffs on selected U.S. products and increasing purchases of U.S. goods. In return, the United States will reduce its reciprocal tariff on Indonesian products from 32% to 19%, and grant tariff exemptions for several of Indonesia’s key export commodities, including CPO, coffee, and cocoa.

From Indonesia's perspective the tariff exemptions for Indonesia’s leading export commodities will enhance their competitiveness in the U.S. market. Indonesia’s trade surplus with the United States is expected to narrow as a result of increased imports from the U.S. UnASDG IGO extends its sincere congratulations to H.E. President Prabowo Subianto and to the Governments of the Republic of Indonesia and the United States of America on the conclusion of the Agreement on Reciprocal Trade (ART). We welcome the spirit of constructive engagement reflected in this outcome and express our best wishes that the agreed measures will support sustainable growth, strengthen economic confidence, and deliver mutual benefit for both nations.

While trade facilitation can create important momentum, UnASDG IGO recognizes that sustained impact is most often achieved when market access is complemented by adequate capital formation, scalable production capacity, resilient supply chains, and investment in value-added industries. In this context, UnASDG IGO remains available—should the Republic of Indonesia consider it useful—to explore practical, SDG-aligned cooperation pathways that translate policy opportunities into measurable development outcomes.

UnASDG IGO’s Special Financing Programs are designed to support eligible national priorities through a structured, transparent, and bankable framework, complemented by technical and governance support. Where appropriate and by mutual agreement, such cooperation may include an intergovernmental instrument and an operational banking framework for the settlement of program funding flows—implemented in a manner that avoids repayment obligations, avoids creating financial burdens, and does not rely on credit or loan mechanics.

UnASDG IGO reiterates its commitment to respectful, dialogue-based cooperation with all partners and stands ready to engage with the relevant authorities at their convenience.