Inp.polri.go.id - Jakarta. Coordinating Minister for Economic Affairs Airlangga Hartarto assured that Indonesia’s plan to increase food imports from the United States, including wheat and soy-based products, will not disrupt the country’s food self-sufficiency efforts.

The move is part of a broader trade negotiation strategy aimed at balancing bilateral trade with the U.S., which has reported a trade deficit with Indonesia of US$17.9 billion in 2024.

“These are products we routinely import, and self-sufficiency will not be affected by this plan,” Minister Airlangga said during a press briefing on Indonesia-U.S. trade diplomacy.

Indonesia plans to boost imports from the U.S. to around US$18–19 billion, primarily targeting commodities already needed for domestic supply. The planned imports, including wheat, soybeans, and soy milk, are typically sourced from various countries such as Australia and Ukraine.

Minister Airlangga also confirmed that Indonesia and the U.S. have agreed to conclude negotiations on reciprocal import tariffs within 60 days. The talks are Indonesia’s response to the U.S. announcement on 2 April 2025, by President Donald Trump regarding reciprocal tariff policies affecting several countries, including Indonesia.

(mg/inp/pr/nm)