U.S. Ambassador to Indonesia, Kamala Shirin Lakhdhir, met with Indonesian Trade Minister Zulkifli Hasan (Zulhas) at the Ministry of Trade office in Jakarta to discuss trade activities between the two nations, including updates on import-export regulations. According to an official statement from the U.S. Embassy in Jakarta on Friday (4 October), the meeting, held on Thursday (3 October), focused on advancing U.S.-Indonesia trade relations. Topics covered included economic goals outlined in the U.S.-Indonesia Comprehensive Strategic Partnership and updates to current import-export regulations that impact trade in Indonesia.
U.S. Embassy spokesperson Jamie Ravetz highlighted that bilateral trade between the U.S. and Indonesia increased from USD 29 billion (approximately IDR 451.3 trillion) in 2018 to USD 40.5 billion (approximately IDR 630.3 trillion) in 2023, reflecting a 40% growth over the period. This significant rise emphasizes the growing importance of economic ties between the two countries and suggests potential for further growth. Ravetz also praised Indonesia's efforts to attract more high-quality investments and its commitment to the Indo-Pacific Economic Framework (IPEF) to address 21st-century challenges, including digital transformation, supply chain resilience, and clean energy transition. Minister Zulhas, accompanied by senior officials, outlined future trade policy directions to Ambassador Lakhdhir.

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