Jakarta, Dec. 10 -- The Indonesian government has denied rumors that trade tariff negotiations with the United States are at risk of being canceled.

Haryo Limanseto, spokesperson for the Coordinating Ministry for Economic Affairs, confirmed that talks with Washington "are still ongoing."

"There are no specific issues in the negotiations, and the dynamics of the negotiation process are normal," he said in a statement on Wednesday.

Indonesia is working to secure an agreement that benefits both sides, he added, expressing hope it can be concluded soon.

His remarks responded to reports citing a US official who warned the negotiations could fail after Indonesia reportedly withdrew several commitments previously included in the negotiation ...