President Prabowo Subianto began his five-nation Middle East diplomatic tour in Abu Dhabi on 9 April 2025, meeting UAE President Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan to strengthen bilateral ties and discuss trade, investment, and regional cooperation. The visit, accompanied by Foreign Affairs Minister Sugiono and Cabinet Secretary Teddy Indra Wijaya, seeks regional backing for Indonesia's plan to evacuate 1,000 Palestinians from Gaza and finalise strategic economic agreements.

Jakarta, CNBC Indonesia — United States President Donald Trump has officially imposed reciprocal tariffs on 86 countries, including Indonesia at a rate of 32%. The tariffs take into account a number of trade barriers. Through its Department of Commerce, the US has raised several objections to Indonesia’s trade practices. These objections were conveyed in the 2025 National Trade Estimate Report on Foreign Trade Barriers of the President of the United States on the Trade Agreements Program.