Danantara Sumberdaya Indonesia (DSI)  to Launch Strategic Commodity Export Platform on 01 Sep-26

US Considered Additional 7.5% Tariff on Chinese Goods

The US is reportedly considering an additional 7.5% tariff on Chinese goods, potentially bringing total tariffs imposed during the second Trump administration to around 20%. The final tariff rate has yet to be decided, with one option involving a higher nominal tariff with part of the levy suspended to result in an effective 7.5% rate. The policy could be announced ahead of the Trump-Xi meeting in September and is linked to US allegations of China's excess manufacturing capacity. The tariff would be implemented under Section 301 of the Trade Act of 1974 and comes as the two countries discuss extending their one-year trade truce, which is set to expire on 10 Nov-26. (Kontan).

Danantara Sumberdaya Indonesia (DSI)  to Launch Strategic Commodity Export Platform on 01 Sep-26

DSI targets launching its strategic commodity export governance platform on 01 Sep-26, initially serving as a sole intermediary through end-2026 before an evaluation in Jan-27. The platform will consolidate export data from seven govt. agencies, including ESDM, Trade Ministry, Customs, Tax Office, BI and OSS. Initially, DSI will monitor coal, CPO and ferro alloy exports, with combined export value of nearly USD 70 bn. (Bisnis.com)

Government Launched 100 GWp Solar Power Program, Targeting IDR 73 tn Annual Savings

The Indonesian govt. officially launched its 100 GWp Solar Power Plant (PLTS) program with a groundbreaking ceremony in Gilimanuk, Bali, on 25 Aug-26. The initial phase rolls out 14 projects across six provinces with a total capacity of 5.3 GWp, including the Gilimanuk (300 MWp) and Floating Gajah Mungkur (134 MWp) facilities. Minister of Energy and Mineral Resources Bahlil Lahadalia noted the initiative could save over IDR 73 tn in the annual state budget, reduce diesel consumption by 6 mn kiloliters, create 5.52 mn jobs, and cut carbon emissions by 140.16 mn tons per year. (Emitennews)

Arkora Hydro (ARKO) Acquired 99.9% Stake in Endorshine Energy Solutions

ARKO acquired a 99.9% stake in PT Endorshine Energy Solutions to expand its renewable energy portfolio into the solar power sector. Through the acquisition, ARKO now operates two solar power plants in Batam and Bintan with a combined capacity of 21.3 MWp, comprising 10.27 MWp in Bintan and 11.05 MWp in Batam. The acquisition increased ARKO's total contracted capacity to 84.1 MW, while its renewable energy project pipeline exceeded 300 MW. (Kontan)