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Sovereignty Debate
Critics and economic think tanks like CELIOS label the deal a surrender of national sovereignty.
Government Defense
Minister Airlangga Hartarto defends the deal as a win-win, citing protection for 20 million textile jobs.
SCOTUS Ruling
The U.S. Supreme Court strikes down the legal basis for the tariff threat that drove the negotiations.
Trade Deal Signed
President Prabowo Subianto signs the reciprocal trade agreement in Washington under threat of 32% tariffs.
Indonesia's recent reciprocal trade agreement with the U.S. is under intense domestic scrutiny after a U.S. Supreme Court ruling invalidated the tariff threats that prompted the deal. While the Prabowo administration defends the pact as essential for market access, critics argue the lopsided obligations represent a significant concession of national sovereignty.
Indonesia has announced a comprehensive ban on social media access for children under the age of 16, positioning the nation alongside Australia in a growing global movement toward strict digital age gating. The policy mandates that platforms implement robust age verification mechanisms, signaling a major compliance hurdle for global tech giants operating in Southeast Asia.