Jakarta, July 28 -- Indonesia is stepping up diplomatic efforts to persuade Washington to grant tariff exemptions for its palm oil exports as the United States prepares to finalize broader trade measures following investigations into labor practices and industrial capacity.

Speaking at his office in Jakarta on Monday (July 27), Coordinating Minister for Economic Affairs Airlangga Hartarto confirmed that the government has formally requested an exemption from additional US import tariffs.

"We are requesting that palm oil be exempted," Airlangga said, adding that Jakarta is awaiting a phased review by US trade authorities.

The push comes after the Office of the United States Trade Representative (USTR) imposed a 10 percent tariff on sele...