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Indonesia is directly linked to non-tariff barriers through trade agreements and policy commitments, as evidenced by the U.S.-Indonesia Agreement's requirements for Indonesia to adjust its standards [1], the commitment to roll back protectionist measures [2], and specific pledges to reduce barriers for U.S. goods {fact:1, fact:4}.
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Tracking Trump's Trade Deals | Council on Foreign Relations cfr.org 4 facts
perspectiveThe U.S.-Indonesia Agreement on Reciprocal Trade places the burden of adjusting to nontariff barriers on Indonesia, requiring Indonesia to exempt U.S. companies from local content requirements and accept U.S. motor vehicle, emissions, and agricultural standards, which represents an asymmetrical approach to regulatory cooperation not typical of past U.S. trade agreements.
claimIndonesia committed to reducing nontariff barriers, including providing a broad exemption from halal certification and labeling for U.S. cosmetics, medical devices, and other manufactured goods.
perspectiveJoshua Kurlantzick, CFR senior fellow for Southeast Asia and South Asia, stated: “The Indonesia deal commits Jakarta to roll back a number of significant nontariff barriers in a move that defies its traditionally protectionist approach … while Jakarta, Manila, and Tokyo have taken home what they portray as tariff ‘wins,’ their deals are massively unpopular with their respective publics.”
quoteAmerican Soybean Association President Caleb Ragland stated: “We appreciate President Trump and his administration’s efforts in maintaining market access for U.S. soybeans into Indonesia, and the commitment from USTR [the office of the U.S. Trade Representative] to address nontariff barriers in that market.”