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EU-Indonesia Trade Deal Faces Cultural and Safety Concerns

9/24/2025

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European Union (EU) negotiators pursue a trade deal with Indonesia centered on alcohol exports.
An EU official says talks are sensitive due to Indonesia's cultural stance on alcohol.
Some Indonesian delegates expressed concerns about personal safety related to the deal's alcohol provisions.
Quotas: 1,985 tonnes wine, 400 tonnes spirits; 5% duty; Tariff-rate quotas (TRQs) establish lower tariffs for limited volumes.

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European Union (EU) negotiators pursue a trade deal with Indonesia centered on alcohol exports.
An EU official says talks are sensitive due to Indonesia's cultural stance on alcohol.
Some Indonesian delegates expressed concerns about personal safety related to the deal's alcohol provisions.
Quotas: 1,985 tonnes wine, 400 tonnes spirits; 5% duty; Tariff-rate quotas (TRQs) establish lower tariffs for limited volumes.