Indonesia Considers Ending Trump-Era Mineral Trade Deal
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Indonesia and the United States finalized a $38.4 billion trade deal focused on minerals, including nickel, on February 19. The deal challenges China's dominant position in the global nickel market and aims to boost Indonesia's mining sector and exports. Analysts debate whether the agreement benefits Indonesia more than existing ties with China.
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- •Indonesia and the US signed a $38.4 billion mineral trade deal on February 19, 2026.
- •The agreement targets Indonesia's nickel industry, a key global supplier.
- •China currently holds a dominant position in the global nickel market.
- •The deal aims to increase US access to Indonesian minerals and reduce reliance on China.
- •Some analysts argue the deal could disrupt Indonesia's established trade relations with China.
What Could Happen If...
- ▸If Indonesia fully implements the trade deal with the US Indonesia could diversify its export markets and reduce dependence on China, potentially increasing US investment in its mining sector.
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CNSouth China Morning Post - Hong KongUS-Indonesia deal threatens China’s ‘entrenched position’ in nickel market: analystsCNAsia TimesWhy Indonesia should ditch Trump’s mineral trade dealREGIONALJakarta PostIs the Feb. 19 Indonesia–US trade deal fair?REGIONALJakarta PostBeyond Board of Peace: Jakarta secures $38.4b trade deal