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Indonesia ready for any outcome after US tariff ruling, Prabowo says

Jakarta (ANTARA) – President Prabowo Subianto affirmed Indonesia’s readiness for shifting U.S. trade policies following a Supreme Court ruling against President Trump’s tariff authority, asserting that Jakarta respects American domestic politics and remains prepared for any eventuality.Speaking to reporters in Washington, D.C., on Saturday, President Prabowo addressed the recent 6-3 Supreme Court decision which determined that the U.S. executive lacked the power to impose broad global tariffs under the International Emergency Economic Powers Act.In response to the ruling and the subsequent announcement of a new 10 percent global import tariff, the President remained optimistic. “We are ready for any eventuality, and we respect the domestic politics of the United States,” Prabowo stated. Regarding the revised tariff structure, he added, “I think it is beneficial. We are prepared for any eventuality.”The Indonesian government’s confidence stems from a successful diplomatic track record. Prior to the court’s intervention, direct negotiations had already managed to lower Indonesia's potential tariff exposure from 32 percent to 19 percent. With the new baseline now set at 10 percent, officials view the shift as a net positive for national exports. Coordinating Minister for Economic Affairs Airlangga Hartarto clarified that existing bilateral trade agreements remain resilient because they operate through distinct legal mechanisms.Jakarta is currently focused on ensuring that its zero percent tariff requests for critical commodities—including coffee, cocoa, electronics, textiles, and crude palm oil—remain protected under separate executive orders. The government is now monitoring a 60-day window to see how U.S. authorities finalize these policies for established trade partners.