Ankara: Indonesia said Monday that it is open to trade negotiations with the US following new tariffs imposed by President Donald Trump, the Jakarta Globe reported. President Prabowo Subianto stated that the country is ready to engage in talks after Washington imposed a 32% tariff on Indonesian imports last week. 'The trade war is affecting us, but we remain calm. We are strong and will negotiate with all nations, including the United States,' Prabowo said.

According to Anadolu Agency, other Southeast Asian nations are also weighing responses to the sweeping US tariffs. Malaysia's Investment, Trade and Industry Minister, Tengku Zafrul Aziz, noted that his government is not considering retaliatory tariffs, as reported by the Malay Mail. Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim emphasized that Malaysia's position would be 'calm, firm and guided by Malaysia's national interests,' aimed at 'securing a favorable resolution.'

Cambodian Prime Minister Hun Manet mentioned that his government is considering sending a delegation to Washington following a 49% tariff imposed on Cambodian goods, according to the Khmer Times. Furthermore, Thailand's Deputy Prime Minister Pichai Chunhavajira is expected to visit the United States soon for negotiations, the Bangkok Post reported.

In addition to Southeast Asian countries, South Korea's interim leader Han Duck-soo said the government plans to dispatch its trade minister to Washington for talks 'as soon as possible.' Philippine Trade Secretary Cristina Roque is also arranging a meeting with her US counterpart to discuss expanding economic ties and is pushing for a bilateral free trade agreement.

Trump last week announced sweeping reciprocal tariffs on goods from more than 180 countries, ranging from 10% to 50%. US officials stated that more than 50 countries have reached out to begin negotiations.