Jakarta, Feb. 13 -- The Chairman of the National Economic Council (DEN), Luhut Binsar Pandjaitan, expressed optimism over the reciprocal tariff negotiations with the United States (US), as US President Donald Trump is said to respect President Prabowo Subianto.

"I see that President Prabowo's relationship with President Trump is very close. And I've heard from people around him that he (Trump) respects President Prabowo," Luhut spoke to reporters on Friday.

Although some minor issues occur in the negotiation process, he believes these obstacles are still under control, with negotiations being led by Coordinating Minister for Economic Affairs Airlangga Hartarto.

President Prabowo is said to sign the final document of the Indonesia-Unite...