AGP Executive Report
Last update: 5 hours agoUS Tariff Talks: Indonesia says it will keep consulting the U.S. over a new 10% Section 301 forced-labour tariff on Indonesian goods, noting some products are already on an exemption list while another USTR probe on excess capacity is still pending. Forced-Labour Trade Shock: The U.S. rolled out forced-labour duties covering 60 trading partners, replacing a temporary global tariff and hitting 99.4% of U.S. imports, with Indonesia among the 10% group. Cocoa Downstream Push: Indonesia claims it now handles 49% of Asia’s cocoa grinding volume, with processing output rising in 2Q 2026 as the government accelerates replanting, seedlings, and quality upgrades to cut reliance on imports. Aviation Reshuffle: Danantara and BP BUMN plan to merge Pelita Air into Garuda Indonesia to strengthen the national carrier’s operations and services. Papua Artefacts Returned: The U.S. FBI handed back looted Papuan cultural items to President Prabowo, with plans to display them at Indonesia’s National Museum. Bali Immigration Crackdown: Indonesia banned two Dutch nationals tied to a Bali “foreigner-only” running club that excluded Indonesians, citing permit violations and discriminatory practices. Riau Drug Hunt: Police in Riau are chasing a suspected drug syndicate mastermind after seizing crystal meth and ecstasy pills, with money-laundering steps underway.
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