WASHINGTON – President Trump announced a Framework for an Agreement on Reciprocal Trade with Indonesia that will unlock significant market access for American farmers, manufacturers, innovators, and producers. The landmark deal will deliver lasting wins for the American people, lowering tariff and non-tariff barriers for American exporters.
This breakthrough deal was met with immediate praise from American farmers, ranchers, industry leaders, and lawmakers:
International Dairy Foods Association Senior Vice President of Trade and Workforce Policy Becky Rasdall Vargas: We could not be more enthusiastic and energized about today's announcement for improved access for U.S. dairy exports to Indonesia. Indonesia is an important trading partner in a region that is critical to U.S. dairy exports, and growing. Today's announcement represents the largest improvement of access U.S. dairy exporters have seen in the region in over a decade and will be a timely step towards keeping U.S. dairy exporters globally competitive. We express our sincere appreciation to the Administration and the negotiators for achieving this positive outcome for U.S. dairy.
U.S. Dairy Export Council President and CEO Krysta Harden: Yesterday’s announcement is an important step forward in advancing opportunities for U.S. dairy exporters. This deal is poised to strengthen our long-term partnership with Indonesia while giving U.S. dairy companies a better shot at competing fairly.
National Milk Producers Federation President and CEO Gregg Doud: This looks like it will be a significant win for U.S. dairy. We commend the Trump Administration for securing an agreement that should deliver real benefits for our dairy farmers.
Consortium for Common Food Names Executive Director Jamie Castaneda: The prospect of having Indonesia commit to a more transparent and balanced approach to GIs would be a meaningful advance in the global fight to preserve the use of common food names like parmesan and feta.
American Soybean Association President and Kentucky Soybean Farmer Caleb Ragland: We appreciate President Trump and his administration's efforts in maintaining market access for U.S. soybeans into Indonesia, and the commitment from USTR to address non-tariff barriers in that market. We look forward to future deals like this that reduce tariffs and ensure continued and increased market access for U.S. agriculture.
National Oilseed Processors Association President and CEO Devin Mogler: We commend the Trump Administration for prioritizing U.S. farmers in this trade deal with Indonesia, and specifically for including soybean meal purchases. NOPA members have invested over $6 billion to expand U.S. soybean crushing capacity by over 25% since 2023 levels to meet growing demand for food, feed and biofuel use, adding value to the crops our great U.S. farmers produce. Ensuring we have access to growing soybean meal markets like Indonesia ensures our farmers remain competitive relative to global competitors.
U.S. Grains Council President and CEO Ryan LeGrand: The U.S. Grains Council commends the Trump Administration on its historic trade deal with Indonesia, that will enhance trade for both countries and places a zero tariff on the products the Council represents. In the 2023-24 marketing year, Indonesia was the fourth largest importer for U.S. distillers dried grains with solubles at 1,024,000 metric tons. That translates into a nearly $299 million market, and we hope the deal announced today will not only help see those numbers increase but open doors wider to the full range of products we have to offer.
National Grain and Feed Association President and CEO Mike Seyfert: America's grain and feed industry appreciates President Trump and his negotiating team for advancing a bold and strategic trade framework with Indonesia that delivers meaningful wins for U.S. agriculture. This agreement opens the door to billions in new exports – including soybeans, wheat, and other key commodities – while eliminating tariffs and cutting red tape that have long held back U.S. producers.
U.S. Wheat Associates President and CEO Mike Spier: We are excited and grateful to track this wide-reaching government commitment that includes the agreement signed earlier this month between Indonesian flour millers and the U.S. wheat industry.
National Corn Growers Association: NCGA supports this development. Indonesia is an important market for U.S. DDGS. We are pleased that corn and corn products will have duty free access in this deal and look forward to further negotiations that benefit U.S. corn growers.
National Corn Growers Association: NCGA supports this development. Indonesia is an important market for U.S. DDGS. We are pleased that corn and corn products will have duty free access in this deal and look forward to further negotiations that benefit U.S. corn growers.
U.S. Meat Export Federation President and CEO Dan Halstrom: USMEF thanks USTR for its tireless efforts to negotiate a meaningful agreement with Indonesia, tackling many challenging issues. Indonesia is a market with incredible potential, in which the opportunity for U.S. beef is estimated at $250 million annually. But today, exports are minimal due to numerous trade barriers. We are encouraged to see that the highlights detailed in the U.S.-Indonesia joint statement include resolving key issues such as import licensing, the commodity balance policy, and Indonesia's onerous plant-by-plant approval process.
Meat Institute: The Meat Institute’s members celebrate @realdonaldtrump and @USTradeRep’s work on a deal with Indonesia opening up this important market for meat and poultry. We look forward to seeing the details of the deal and to continued efforts to remove remaining barriers to trade in other SE Asian markets.
American Iron and Steel Institute President and CEO Kevin Dempsey: AISI is encouraged by today's announcement of a framework for negotiating an agreement with Indonesia to remove Indonesia's existing export restrictions on critical minerals, such as nickel, which is critical to stainless steel production.
Renewable Fuels Association President and CEO Geoff Cooper: This administration clearly understands the leading role American farmers and renewable fuel producers can play when it comes to feeding and fueling the world, and we salute President Trump’s efforts to secure fair and reciprocal agreements around the globe. Breaking down barriers to fair trade strengthens our rural economy and the United States as a whole.
American Petroleum Institute: The U.S. is well-positioned to support Indonesia’s growing demand for affordable, reliable energy.
Coalition of Services Industries President Christine Bliss: The principles issued today reflect important progress in addressing significant trade barriers for U.S. service suppliers in the Indonesian market. We appreciate the work USTR has done in securing commitments that will strengthen and reinforce norms of global services trade.
Business Software Alliance Senior Vice President of Global Policy Aaron Cooper: The US-Indonesia trade agreement is a breakthrough in digital trade policy. The agreement’s provisions to eliminate tariffs on intangible digital products, guaranteeing cross-border data transfers, and supporting the permanent extension of the moratorium on digital customs duties expands access to digital services and supports the adoption of technology. This agreement sends a strong signal to the global economy and many industries that rely on open and secure digital trade, and reflects key reforms that have been core BSA priorities for nearly a decade.
Computer and Communications Industry Association Vice President Jonathan McHale: The announced Framework agreement for addressing Indonesia’s many trade barriers, including tariff regimes targeting digital products, restrictions on cross-border data flows, and local content requirements for communications devices, is an important and encouraging step in reforming what has long been one of the most challenging markets for U.S. suppliers.
The App Association President Morgan Reed: We thank USTR and the Administration for their tireless work on behalf of small tech companies and look forward to our continued work strengthening American competitiveness globally.
House Ways and Means Committee Chairman Jason Smith: President Trump’s aggressive trade strategy is restoring balance and fairness for America’s farmers, manufacturers, and innovators, and this new deal with Indonesia is another big win. Indonesia’s commitment to pull down barriers to our agricultural products, to eliminate red tape on our automobile exports, and expand access to critical minerals, is a direct result of President Trump delivering on his promise to put America first.
House Ways and Means Committee Chairman Jason Smith: President Trump’s aggressive trade strategy is restoring balance and fairness for America’s farmers, manufacturers, and innovators, and this new deal with Indonesia is another big win. Indonesia’s commitment to pull down barriers to our agricultural products, to eliminate red tape on our automobile exports, and expand access to critical minerals, is a direct result of President Trump delivering on his promise to put America first.
Senator Roger Marshall: President Trump delivering one win after another.
House Republican Conference Chairwoman Lisa McClain: Yesterday marked the LARGEST day in trade history thanks to President Trump! @POTUS secured historic trade deals with Japan, Indonesia, and the Philippines. He is opening up trade for U.S. exports of ag products, autos, and much more!
Representative Adrian Smith: This deal is a substantial step toward a level playing field for American industries. Ambassador Greer continues to work diligently to strike meaningful deals, and I look forward to further collaboration with the administration as negotiations progress. Strengthening ties with Indonesia will support economic and regional security in the Indo-Pacific while promoting cooperation in key sectors, such as agriculture, manufacturing, and digital services.
Representative Kevin Hern: I'm encouraged by the U.S.–Indonesia Framework, which commits Indonesia to eliminate existing tariffs on intangible products, suspend digital import declaration requirements, recognize the secure transfer of personal data to the U.S., and support a permanent WTO moratorium on customs duties for electronic transmissions—critical steps toward dismantling digital trade barriers. By providing certainty for American tech companies and digital service providers, this agreement opens up meaningful market access for U.S. innovators and small businesses in Indonesia.
Representative Andy Barr: And in a major victory for Kentucky farmers, Indonesia is eliminating nearly all tariffs on U.S. agriculture. They’re also planning to buy billions worth of wheat, soybeans, and cotton from U.S. farmers.
Representative Jodey Arrington: President Trump’s trade deal with Indonesia is a massive win for the Food, Fuel, and Fiber Capital of the World! The agreement will boost West Texas cotton, wheat, and energy exports to the world’s fourth most populous country and eliminate tariffs on 99% of American goods. I applaud President Trump and Ambassador Greer for their tireless work, and look forward to continuing the fight to deliver for farmers, ranchers, and manufacturers and put America First.
Representative Mike Haridopolos: Another America First trade deal secured. Under President Trump’s leadership, Indonesia is opening its markets to U.S. goods with zero tariffs, while they’ll pay 19%. Stronger trade, stronger allies, and a stronger America.
Representative Diana Harshbarger: Another massive win for the United States. President Trump continues to usher in the Golden Age of America!
Representative Vern Buchanan: @POTUS has delivered a historic win with new trade deals that strengthen our ties with Japan, the Philippines and Indonesia.
Governor Jim Pillen: I believe — wholeheartedly — the future for family farms in America gets brighter every day that Donald J. Trump is President. These trade deals and negotiations have the potential to set up American farmers and manufacturers for generations.
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