# Prabowo Faces Trump Backlash

> Indonesian President Prabowo Subianto's U.S. alignment sparks domestic backlash over Gaza and tariffs.
- Title: Prabowo Faces Trump Backlash · Foreign Policy | Shortify
- Summary: Indonesian President Prabowo Subianto's U.S. alignment sparks domestic backlash over Gaza and tariffs. Prabowo Subianto faces growing domestic opposition…
- Keywords: prabowo subianto, indonesia, trump, gaza, tariffs, board of peace, un general assembly, super garuda shield, Prabowo, Faces, Backlash, Foreign Policy
- Source: Foreign Policy — https://foreignpolicy.com/2026/10/06/indonesia-prabowo-trump-tariffs-trade-gaza-board-of-peace-controversy
- Author: Derek Grossman
- Published: 2026-10-07T00:00:00+00:00
- Read time: 2 min
- Topics: prabowo subianto, indonesia, trump, gaza, tariffs, board of peace, un general assembly, super garuda shield
## Prabowo Skips UNGA
Indonesian President Prabowo Subianto skipped the annual UNGA proceedings this year.
## Prabowo's Gaza Commitment
Prabowo pledged financial support and 20,000 or more peacekeepers for Gaza settlement.

> 20,000 or even more
## Prabowo Promises Israeli Recognition
Prabowo committed to recognizing Israel once Israel recognized a Palestinian state.
## Prabowo Joins Board of Peace
Prabowo participated in Trump's Board of Peace meeting and linked Indonesia's troops to U.S.-led Gaza stabilization.
## Prabowo's 20-Point Plan Commitment
Prabowo declared Indonesia 'completely agree[d]' with and 'fully committed' to Trump's 20-point plan.

> completely agree[d]
## Domestic Backlash Grows
Indonesian Muslim groups questioned if Gaza initiative would advance Palestinian statehood or subordinate Indonesia to U.S. and Israel.
## Public Opinion Skeptical
A March 2026 survey found 50.9% opposed Indonesia's Board of Peace membership and 44.9% opposed troop deployment to Gaza.

> 50.9 percent
## Iran War Complicates Affairs
Prabowo froze Indonesia's Board of Peace engagement after Iran war worsened U.S. association with Muslim-majority states.
## Prabowo Sets Conditions
Prabowo required Indonesian forces not to disarm Hamas and to get Palestinian leader consent before troop deployment.
## U.S. Tariff Agreement
Jakarta signed a U.S. tariff agreement after Trump imposed 32% tariffs on Indonesian imports in April 2025.

> 32 percent
## Tariff Negotiation
Indonesia reduced tariffs from 32% to 19% but agreed to U.S. export controls and trade restrictions with China.

> 19 percent
## Supreme Court Ruling
U.S. Supreme Court ruled Trump's tariffs illegal on Feb. 20, 2026, prompting criticism of Indonesia's timing.

> Feb. 20
## U.S. Investigations
Trump opened Section 301 investigations into Indonesian manufacturing overcapacity and forced labor imports.
## Airspace Access Agreement
Prabowo approved U.S. military access to Indonesia's sovereign airspace for crisis responses.
## Prabowo's Response
Prabowo appointed Arrmanatha Nasir as new foreign minister to scrutinize international commitments before signing.
## Key takeaway

Prabowo Subianto faces growing domestic opposition after Indonesia's Gaza peace efforts and U.S. tariff agreement with Trump.