# Indonesia international trade agreement developments > Live situation record from CLSTR: https://clstr.news/situations/indonesia-international-trade-agreement-developments > Updated: 2026-08-12T01:34:42.000Z. Sources: 6. Developments: 2. Indonesian officials and lawmakers are focusing on the ratification and utilization of international trade agreements to bolster domestic industries and export markets. Initially, Golkar legislator Sarifah Suraidah Harum urged the accelerated ratification of four trade agreements involving ASEAN, China, and the Eurasian Economic Union. She emphasized that these deals should provide concrete benefits for small- and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and the industrial sector by opening new markets for manufactured, agricultural, and fisheries products. Following these calls, Trade Minister Budi Santoso met with automotive industry representatives, specifically PT Toyota Motor Manufacturing Indonesia, to discuss leveraging trade deals to increase global competitiveness. The government is currently working toward concluding a trade cooperation agreement with the Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) by November, which is expected to expand market access for Indonesian products within the Gulf region. ## Timeline ### 2026-08-12: Indonesia Trade Minister urges automotive sector to maximize trade deals Indonesian Trade Minister Budi Santoso urged the automotive industry to leverage trade agreements, specifically targeting a GCC deal by November to expand global export markets. 6 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/indonesia-trade-minister-urges-automotive-sector-to-maximize-trade-deals ### 2026-07-25: Indonesia trade pact ratification urged by Golkar lawmaker Sarifah Suraidah Harum Golkar lawmaker Sarifah Suraidah Harum pushes fast ratification of four trade deals, saying they must boost SMEs, expand export markets and create jobs, with supportive policies needed for successful rollout. 2 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/indonesia-trade-pact-ratification-urged-by-golkar-lawmaker-sarifah-suraidah-harum --- Cite as: Indonesia international trade agreement developments. CLSTR, https://clstr.news/situations/indonesia-international-trade-agreement-developments