Jakarta, April 11 -- Indonesia invites fellow ASEAN countries to jointly conduct negotiations with the US regarding reciprocal tariffs announced by President Donald Trump last week.

The proposal was discussed during the ASEAN Economic Ministers (AEM) Special Meeting on Thursday (April 10), in which the Indonesian delegation was led by Trade Minister Budi Santoso alongside representatives from the Coordinating Ministry for Economic Affairs and the Ministry of Foreign Affairs.

"This special meeting aims to discuss issues related to the United States' reciprocal tariffs announced on April 2, 2025, especially their impact on ASEAN member countries, as well as ASEAN's collective strategy and response going forward," Secretary of the Coordina...