# Airlangga Hartarto

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## Timeline

- **2026-03-07**: Sovereignty Debate — Critics and economic think tanks like CELIOS label the deal a surrender of national sovereignty.
- **2026-03-02**: Government Defense — Minister Airlangga Hartarto defends the deal as a win-win, citing protection for 20 million textile jobs.
- **2026-02-20**: SCOTUS Ruling — The U.S. Supreme Court strikes down the legal basis for the tariff threat that drove the negotiations.
- **2026-02-19**: Trade Deal Signed — President Prabowo Subianto signs the reciprocal trade agreement in Washington under threat of 32% tariffs.

## Recent coverage (1 stories)

### Indonesia-US Trade Pact Faces Legal Backlash Over Sovereignty and Reciprocity
2026-03-07 04:10:22 · Sentiment: Negative · Impact: 7/10 · Sources: 2

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.
Full story: https://getlegalbrief.com/story/indonesia-us-trade-deal-sovereignty-reckoning

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