Jakarta, April 9 -- The Indonesian government's approach of prioritizing negotiations over retaliatory measures in response to the United States' import tariff policy has been positively received by the global business community, an expert stated.

Hendra Wardana, economist and founder of Stocknow.id, noted that President Prabowo Subianto's inclination to use diplomatic means amid the ongoing tariff war underscores Indonesia's commitment to maintaining a suitable ecosystem for investment.

"The government's plan to pursue negotiation and avoid retaliation has led the international market to be optimistic of Indonesia's openness to investments and determination to maintain stability for the long term," he told ANTARA in Jakarta on Wednesda...