Jakarta, July 18 -- Minister of Agriculture, Andi Amran Sulaiman, stated that any decision to import agricultural products from the United States (U.S.) must undergo thorough deliberation.

Sulaiman's statement came after the U.S. imposed a 19 percent tariff on Indonesian products, while American products entering Indonesia remain untaxed. Additionally, under a trade agreement, Indonesia has committed to purchasing $4.5 billion worth of U.S. agricultural products.

Speaking in Jakarta on Friday, Minister Sulaiman emphasized that imports are not conducted arbitrarily or without careful consideration.

"If we need to import, then we do, but only with recommendations from the Ministry of Agriculture and the Ministry of Trade, and only if Ind...