Jakarta, July 8 -- The Indonesian Employers Association (Apindo) has described the 32-percent tariff imposed by United States President Donald Trump on Indonesian products as a part of negotiation dynamics rather than a definitive decision.

In a press statement issued on Tuesday, Apindo chairperson Shinta Kamdani said that there is still room for reaching a mutual agreement through diplomacy.

"The August 1 (2025) implementation deadline indicates that the diplomatic channel remains open and that opportunities for reaching a constructive agreement are still available," she expounded.

She emphasized the importance of waiting for an official response from the Indonesian government, as the country's negotiation team is currently in Washing...