THE IMPACT OF U.S. IMPORT TARIFFS ON INDONESIAN EXPORTS ACROSS FIVE KEY SECTORS

Abstract

International trade is one of the most dynamic sectors influencing Indonesia's economic performance. The United States, as one of Indonesia's largest trading partners, has implemented various tariff policies that directly impact Indonesia's export performance. This research examines international trade and export performance by analyzing the influence of US import tariffs on Indonesia's export value with five fundamental sectors, furniture, electrical equipment, textiles, steel, and palm oil. Using a quantitative approach, this study utilizes secondary data from 2015 to 2024, which is analyzed by SPSS to test the statistical relationship between tariff policies and export performance. The results show a significant influence of US import tariffs on Indonesian exports, with two sectors significantly affected by this policy. This research broadens understanding of how tariff policies can affect bilateral trade performance and provides input for policymakers and business actors to strengthen Indonesia's export competitiveness in the US market.