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Indonesia's $4.33B Trade Surplus Fuels Economic Resilience

4/22/2025

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Indonesia celebrated a remarkable $4.33 billion trade surplus in March 2025, the highest since November 2024. Exports surged by 3.16% year-on-year, fueled by robust palm oil and nickel sales. With the U.S. playing a crucial role in this success, Indonesia is actively negotiating to counter looming tariffs, showcasing its resilience in global trade.

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Indonesia celebrated a remarkable $4.33 billion trade surplus in March 2025, the highest since November 2024. Exports surged by 3.16% year-on-year, fueled by robust palm oil and nickel sales. With the U.S. playing a crucial role in this success, Indonesia is actively negotiating to counter looming tariffs, showcasing its resilience in global trade.