US and Indonesia sign trade deal for critical minerals and fossil fuels

The U.S. and Indonesia signed a trade deal prioritizing U.S. access to critical minerals and fossil fuels, binding Indonesia's resources to American strategic needs. The agreement includes Indonesia widening access for U.S. investors in critical minerals, boosting U.S. energy purchases, and supporting a U.S. coal export corridor, while the U.S. reduces tariffs on Indonesian goods. This pact aligns with U.S. efforts to secure supply chains and reduce reliance on China, though its implementation faces uncertainty due to a recent U.S. Supreme Court ruling and requires Indonesian parliamentary approval.