On May 15, 2018, the U.S. and Indonesia met under the Trade and Investment Framework Agreement (TIFA) to discuss ways to strengthen trade relations.
The meetings were chaired by Acting Assistant U.S. Trade Representative Karl Ehlers, and Ministry of Trade Director General for International Trade Negotiations Imam Pambagyo. During the meeting, the U.S. and Indonesia agreed to work together to address concerns on agriculture, digital trade, financial services, fisheries, and labor with both countries formally adopting a plan on intellectual property.
Both countries agreed to follow-up discussions on intellectual property rights, insurance, environment, and labor.
The Office of the U.S. Trade Representative’s press release may be found here:
