President Donald Trump on Tuesday said the U.S. would impose a 19% tariff on goods from Indonesia under a new agreement with the Southeast Asian country and more deals were coming, while offering fresh details on planned duties on pharmaceuticals.

The uncertainties triggered by the US' tariff threats could cause some countries to rush into deals at the expense of domestic interests, experts told CNA.

US president announces Jakarta will purchase 50 Boeing jets and billions of dollars’ worth of energy and agricultural goods as part of new deal