Grace Gandhi, Jakarta – The Ministry of Energy and Mineral Resources (ESDM) remains committed to importing crude oil and fuel from the United States, as agreed upon in the trade tariff negotiations between Indonesia and the U.S.
"We from the Ministry of ESDM remain committed to what has been agreed upon for us to import from the U.S.," said Deputy Minister of ESDM Yuliot Tanjung when met at the Ministry of ESDM office in Jakarta on Friday, December 12, 2025, as quoted from Antara.
This statement addresses the possibility that the trade tariff negotiations between Indonesia and the U.S. may be canceled.
Yuliot stated that the Coordinating Ministry for the Economy (Kemenko Perekonomian) is coordinating the trade tariff agreement between Indonesia and the U.S. "So later, Kemenko Perekonomian will invite all relevant ministries/agencies, including ESDM, to sit down together," he said.
The Indonesian government denies that the trade tariff negotiations between Indonesia and the U.S. are at risk of being canceled. The Coordinating Ministry for the Economy confirms that negotiations between the two countries are ongoing.
Coordinating Minister for the Economy Airlangga Hartarto hopes that Indonesia can finalize tariff negotiations with the U.S. by the end of 2025.
Airlangga stated that he had met with U.S. Trade Representative Jamieson Greer on Thursday night, December 11, 2025, to discuss reciprocal tariff matters.
The results of the meeting with Greer were conveyed to Indonesian President Prabowo Subianto on Friday morning. Airlangga emphasized that the President requested that tariff negotiations with the U.S. be completed by the end of 2025, while still prioritizing mutual interests for both countries.
The agreement stipulates that several Indonesian commodities not produced in the U.S. will be subject to a 0 percent tariff. These commodities include crude palm oil (CPO), rubber, tea, coffee, and other rubber products. Meanwhile, tariffs for textiles and footwear are still under discussion.
As part of the negotiation package, Indonesia also expressed its commitment to increasing imports from the U.S. to balance the trade balance between the two countries.
Indonesia is committed to importing up to US$15 billion worth of energy from the U.S., while imports of U.S. agricultural products are expected to reach US$4.5 billion.
In the investment sector, an agreement has been reached to construct blue ammonia facilities in the U.S., valued at up to $10 billion. Additionally, other investments have been secured for projects in Indonesia.
Previously reported, the U.S. has reduced tariffs on Indonesia to 19 percent from 32 percent.
Source: https://en.tempo.co/read/2073035/indonesia-reaffirms-commitment-to-importing-us-crude-oi