Indonesia to Prioritize Wheat, Soybean Imports from US Amid Tariff Deal

aircraft acquisitions. Agriculture Minister Andi Amran Sulaiman confirmed that wheat and soybeans are the primary focus of the import strategy, citing domestic supply shortages and the need to stabilize food prices. “We are focusing on importing wheat and soybeans from the US. These are the two main commodities,” Amran stated, noting that dairy products may be considered in future phases. The agreement was finalized during a July 16 phone call between US President Donald Trump and Indonesian President Prabowo Subianto. Under the deal, Indonesia will eliminate several non-tariff barriers and recognize US FDA certifications for certain goods, while the US will reduce tariffs on Indonesian exports to 19% from a previously proposed 32%. According to Indonesia’s Central Statistics Agency (BPS), soybean imports reached 2.68 million tons in 2024, up nearly 18% from the previous year, with the majority sourced from the US. Wheat imports totaled 8.44 million tons in the first nine months ...