The Office of the US Trade Representative announced Feb. 19, 2026, an Agreement on Reciprocal Trade between the United States and Indonesia. The agreement includes strong market access gains for US red meat, and notes that Indonesia will import a minimum of 50,000 metric tons of US beef and beef products annually.

In response to the trade agreement, US Meat Export Federation President and CEO Dan Halstrom said, "Indonesia has been a leading priority for the US red meat industry throughout recent negotiations on reciprocal trade. Especially without access to China, the US beef industry needs to be able to serve the Indonesian market, which demands similar items as China and other Asian destinations.

"Currently, Indonesia is essentially closed to US beef due to its trade-limiting import licensing system and effective cap on imports. The new agreement addresses the many barriers maintained by Indonesia, and successful implementation will allow Indonesian importers and consumers to have meaningful, consistent access to US beef for the first time.

"The agreement also includes a 50,000 metric ton annual purchase commitment. This is in line with USMEF's market potential estimates and should help incentivize true implementation of the commitments Indonesia has made on removing its non-tariff barriers. Export value could reach $400 million to $500 million in the near term, following implementation."

Halstrom noted that exports of US pork have also been restricted by Indonesia’s import licensing regime and by limited approval of US plants. He emphasized that these obstacles go away under this agreement, enabling further growth in US pork exports, including further processed products.

Sources: Office of the US Trade Representative; US Meat Export Federation