Trump to seek Indonesia`s agreement on trade commitments
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The US President Elect Donald Trump will want Indonesia to agree to ratify international trade commitments including APEC and the Indonesia-US Strategic Partnership.
“Donald Trump will be interested in making investments in the infrastructure sector, including air, land and sea ports, especially investments that have the potential to lessen the influence of the Peoples Republic of China in South-East Asia,” international relations observer from Padjajaran University, Teuku Rezasyah, told ANTARA News in Jakarta on Wednesday.
Teuku Rezasyah added that Donald Trump will potentially urge Indonesia to explain the Free-Active policy adopted by the country in the context of the rivalry between the US and China.
“Considering the importance of investment and trade security, Trump is likely to understand the challenges faced by Indonesia in following human rights principles in the country,” he noted.
Republican Donald Trump won over his rival Hillary Clinton, the candidate of the Democratic Party.
Trump was elected as the 45th US President with total electoral votes far above Hillary Clintons.
His victory came as a shock since most surveys had predicted that Hillary Clinton would win the US Presidential contest.
Questions & Answers
Q.Which specific international trade commitments will Donald Trump want Indonesia to ratify?
Which specific international trade commitments will Donald Trump want Indonesia to ratify?
The US President Elect will want Indonesia to agree to ratify international trade commitments such as APEC and the Indonesia-US Strategic Partnership. These are part of his expected agenda for discussions with Indonesia.
Q.What type of investments in Indonesia is Donald Trump reportedly interested in?
What type of investments in Indonesia is Donald Trump reportedly interested in?
Donald Trump is interested in making investments in Indonesia's infrastructure sector. This includes air, land, and sea ports, particularly those that could potentially reduce China's influence in South-East Asia.
Q.Why might Donald Trump reportedly understand Indonesia's human rights challenges?
Why might Donald Trump reportedly understand Indonesia's human rights challenges?
Considering the importance of investment and trade security, Donald Trump is likely to understand the challenges Indonesia faces in adhering to human rights principles within the country. This perspective was shared by an international relations observer.
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