- Indonesia and the EU finalized a free trade agreement after nine years of negotiations, accelerated by concerns over US tariff policies under Donald Trump
- The deal eliminates import duties on over 90 percent of products, with most taking effect immediately and others like Indonesia’s 50 percent car tariff phased out over five years
- Bilateral trade valued at 30.1 billion USD in 2024 is expected to double within five years, with the EU saving 600 million EUR in Indonesian duties
- The agreement aims to diversify supply chains away from China and boost exports of EU chemicals, machinery and food products while increasing Indonesian palm oil, coffee and textile exports
- The deal requires legal revision, translation, approval by EU Council and Parliament, plus Indonesian ratification before taking effect on January 1, 2027
Source: regfollower.com
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