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Briefing: US-Indonesia trade deal slammed as ‘extractive colonialism’ over mining, fossil fuels

Strategic angle: Critics argue that the US-Indonesia trade agreement prioritizes resource extraction at the expense of local communities and the environment.

Editorial Staff · 2026-03-27 · 1 MIN READ

Trade deal criticized for promoting mining and fossil fuel industries.

Concerns raised about environmental degradation and local community impacts.

Accusations of neo-colonial practices in resource management.