Economists and investors urge Bank Indonesia (BI) to lower interest rates to boost the economy, citing new U.S. import tariffs.

Jakarta. US President Donald Trump announced Monday local time that he was sticking to his plan of slapping 32 percent tariffs on Indonesian goods starting next month, unless the Southeast Asian nation invests in his country.

Mr. Trump, appearing concerned about the fallout from his administration’s decision to close the Epstein investigation, went on to plead with his followers to “not waste Time and Energy” on the disgraced financier and registered sex offender he once socialized with. He described Mr. Epstein in the post as “a guy who never dies.”

President of the United States, Donald Trump, has offered Indonesia the opportunity to exempt from a 32 percent import tariff. What are the terms?

President Donald Trump has again delayed a tariff deadline. His back and forth on the policy spurred TACO accusations. What does it mean?

As the UE scrambles to avoid a full-blown trade war and countries like Indonesia rush to sign deals, President Donald Trump holds firm on his threat.

Minister Prasetyo Hadi explained that the United States' import tariffs apply not only to Indonesia but also to other countries.

Without a means of enforcing bilateral trade agreements, Trump could simply change the terms of any deal down the road. The answer is to kick the U.S. out of the World Trade Organization, argues professor Kristen Hopewell.

Eagle Creek’s experience underscores how President Trump’s chaotic approach to tariffs is having a real impact, even before the toughest levies take effect.

Both Jakarta and Hanoi seek to preserve strategic autonomy while navigating an increasingly polarized international environment. BRICS may offer a third path.