Indonesia Not on List of 75
The Trump administration has suspended the processing of immigrant visas from 75 nations. Indonesia is not on it. The only SEA country listed is Thailand. Normal business and tourist visas are not affected.
US-Indonesia Tariff Agreement Awaits POTUS
According to statements by Indonesia’s lead negotiator, Coordinating Economics Minister, Airlangga Hartarto, the two countries have completed basic negotiations. Technical teams are working on the document’s language and President Prabowo is preparing to travel to Washington, DC for a signing with President Trump at the end of January or whenever, the White House can schedule the event. Indonesia is preparing regulations to facilitate commitments to purchase energy and Boeing aircraft under the deal.
Indonesia Canada Trade Pact
A senior Canadian official has said the country is likely to ratify the Indonesia-Canada Comprehensive Economic Partnership Agreement (ICA-CEPA) before the summer months begin, and has pledged funding for technical assistance on Indonesia’s side. The free trade agreement (FTA) was signed by the executive branches of both countries in September last year during President Prabowo Subianto’s visit to the Canadian capital, Ottawa. The legislatures of both countries must ratify the agreement before it can enter into force. The deal is expected to eliminate or sharply reduce tariffs on more than 95 percent of Canadian exports, making key commodities such as wheat, potash and agri-food products far more competitive in Indonesia’s market of around 280 million people. Ratification by each country’s legislature could take several months.(The Jakarta Post)