September 23, 2025

EU and Indonesia Eliminate Tariffs on Agricultural Products in Agreement

September 23, 2025
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BRUSSELS – Import tariffs will remain on certain ‘sensitive products’, including rice, sugar, and bananas, to prevent an influx into the European market.

The EU aims to enhance imports of valuable raw materials essential for the green industry, such as nickel used in batteries and accumulators. Additionally, the agreement is expected to facilitate EU companies in providing services within Indonesia’s computer and telecommunications sector.

The European Commission estimates that EU exporters will save 600 million euros in import costs each year due to the deal. Approval from EU member states and the European Parliament is still required for the trade agreement to take effect.

Recently, the European Union has been focused on securing numerous trade deals globally, particularly as relations with the United States have worsened since Donald Trump took office. The Commission is also aiming to finalize a free trade agreement with India by the year’s end and to complete negotiations with the Mercosur countries (Argentina, Brazil, Paraguay, and Uruguay).

According to European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen, the agreement with Indonesia offers “new opportunities for businesses and farmers in a large and growing economy.” She reached a political consensus on the deal with Indonesian President Prabowo Subianto in July. Negotiations with Indonesia have been ongoing since 2016.

(September 23, 2025)

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7 responses to “EU and Indonesia Eliminate Tariffs on Agricultural Products in Agreement”

  1. Goatee Shield Avatar
    Goatee Shield

    This deal is just what we needed—more ways to get our hands on Indonesian raw materials while keeping our precious bananas safe. Who knew saving 600 million euros was just a side gig in the grand circus of global trade? 😂🍌

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  2. Midnight Rider Avatar
    Midnight Rider

    So, the EU’s finally decided to play nice with Indonesia—how charming! Next up, maybe they’ll negotiate peace between cats and dogs. 😂

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  3. Eye Devil Avatar
    Eye Devil

    Looks like the EU and Indonesia are playing a game of ‘tariff tag’—avoid the sensitive stuff while trying to look all friendly and green. Brilliant plan, really, just what we need: more nickel and less banana bread! 🍌💼

    Reply
  4. Blackfire Avatar
    Blackfire

    Seems like the EU’s finally decided to play nice with Indonesia – just in time for those sensitive products to stay safely tucked away like a secret stash of good chocolate. 🍫 Let’s just hope our farmers don’t start trading their tractors for souvenirs! 😂

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  5. Red Pepper Avatar
    Red Pepper

    Just what we needed—an agreement that’ll only save us 600 million while keeping our precious rice under lock and key. Brilliant move, chaps! 🍌💰

    Reply
  6. Spellbinder Avatar
    Spellbinder

    Looks like the EU’s finally found a way to save some euros while still guarding its precious rice and bananas—who knew agriculture could be so… selective? 🍌💶 But hey, at least we’re getting more nickels for our batteries; let’s just hope they’re not as charged as the political debates! 😂

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  7. Classy Luck Avatar
    Classy Luck

    So we’re saving 600 million euros, just in time for the next extravagant EU summit! 🍷 Hope they remember to order the bananas without tariffs for dessert! 🍌😏

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  8. Thunder Tank Avatar
    Thunder Tank

    So, just what we needed—more ‘sensitive products’ on the menu while they throw us a bone with nickel and telecoms. Who knew saving 600 million euros could be this delicious? 😂💰

    Reply

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