Allegations Indonesia Helped China Dodge U.S. Tariffs

KN. Economic Affairs Coordinating Minister Airlangga has denied allegations that Indonesia engaged in transshipment to help China avoid U.S. tariffs. The report alleged that Chinese exporters used repackaging and falsified…

Indonesia’s Debt to United States Surges, Widening Gap with China

KN. Indonesia’s debt from the United States surged at the end of the second quarter of 2026, while loans from China increased only marginally, widening the gap between the two…

Indonesia’s External Debt Rises to $453.4 Billion in 2026 Second Quarter

KN. Bank Indonesia (BI) reported that Indonesia’s external debt rose 4.4 percent year-on-year to $453.4 billion in the second quarter of 2026, with the external debt-to-GDP ratio at 30.6 percent.…

Indonesia’s Trade Balance Records $450 Million Deficit in June 2026

Central Statistics Agency (BPS) Distribution and Services Statistics Deputy Ateng Hartono said that Indonesia’s trade balance recorded a $450 million deficit in June 2026 as imports exceeded exports. “The deficit…

Indonesian Industry Trapped in Shadow of U.S. Tariff Uncertainty

KN. Indonesia’s 10 percent additional U.S. tariff gives Indonesian exports a relative advantage over products from Vietnam, Thailand, and the Philippines, which face higher rates, but business groups say the…