Indonesian economy minster: Shutdown has put talks with U.S. ‘on hold’

The U.S. government shutdown has put a crimp in Indonesia’s efforts to seal a trade deal with the U.S., according to Indonesian Economy Minister Airlangga Hartarto. “Negotiations were being conducted via Zoom, but with the U.S. government shutdown, our discussions have also been affected meaning the process is currently on hold,” Airlangga told reporters on Tuesday, according to a report in the Indonesia Business Post . Engagements with the Office of the U.S. Trade Representative will continue, he continued. “I...