Jakarta, July 17 -- The lowering of US reciprocal tariffs on Indonesian products from 32 percent to 19 percent is an opportunity to double exports to the US market, according to the Indonesian Chamber of Commerce and Industry (Kadin).

In a written statement received in Jakarta on Thursday, Kadin chairperson Anindya Bakrie said that compared to many other countries, Indonesia's negotiations with the US have yielded more favorable results and offer a significant opportunity to boost national exports.

"This achievement deserves recognition, especially as it was secured while Indonesia maintains a trade surplus with the US," Bakrie, also known as Anin, pointed out.

"First of all, congratulations to the government. I think this is a good de...