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Indonesia Targets $33 Billion in US Trade and Business Deals
Indonesia is seeking $33 billion in trade agreements and business deals with the United States this year.
Coordinating Economic Affairs Minister Airlangga Hartarto announced the target at a meeting with a US business delegation.
Trade between the two countries reached $32.34 billion from January to August, an 11.82 percent increase from the same period a year earlier.
US investment in Indonesia reached $3.4 billion in the first three quarters, exceeding the total for all of 2025.
Indonesia wants US investment in manufacturing, digital infrastructure, artificial intelligence and renewable energy as part of plans to grow its economy.
The government says joint ventures and technology transfers could help local businesses join global supply chains, though US companies have raised regulatory concerns.
Indonesia says it will work with companies to address those concerns, but the sources do not specify when the targeted deals might be completed.
Indonesia is targeting US$33 billion in bilateral trade agreements and business deals with the United States in 2026.
Coordinating Minister for Economic Affairs Airlangga Hartarto announced the target during a meeting with a US-ASEAN Business Council delegation.
Hartarto said the agreements could support sectors, create jobs and strengthen supply chains between the two countries.
Bilateral trade reached US$32.34 billion from January to August 2026, up 11.82 percent year on year.
US foreign direct investment in Indonesia reached US$3.4 billion in the first three quarters of 2026.
- Who
- The Indonesian government, represented by Coordinating Minister for Economic Affairs Airlangga Hartarto, and US businesses.
- What
- Indonesia is targeting US$33 billion in bilateral trade agreements and business deals with the United States in 2026.
- When
- Hartarto announced the target on October 27, 2026.
- Where
- Not stated.
- Why
- Hartarto said the agreements could support sectors, create jobs and strengthen supply chains between Indonesia and the United States.
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Bilateral trade between Indonesia and the United States reached US$32.34 billion, up 11.82 percent year on year.
US foreign direct investment in Indonesia reached US$3.4 billion.
Airlangga Hartarto announced Indonesia's US$33 billion trade and business deal target at a meeting with the US-ASEAN Business Council.
- Target
- US$33 billion in trade agreements and business deals in 2026
- Bilateral trade
- US$32.34 billion from January to August 2026
- Trade growth
- 11.82 percent year on year
- US investment
- US$3.4 billion in the first three quarters of 2026
- Meeting date
- October 27, 2026
What people are saying
These agreements are expected to generate approximately US$33 billion in value, which we hope will support various sectors, create jobs, and strengthen supply chains between the United States and Indonesia
The Indonesian government remains open to hearing the challenges encountered by US companies so they can be resolved through inter-ministerial coordination