Indonesia will file for a suspension of concessions against the EU at the World Trade Organization’s dispute settlement body over a palm oil case, the trade minister said Saturday.
The move was taken after the 27-member bloc failed to meet a deadline to adjust its policy based on the WTO body’s ruling and recommendation in a palm oil dispute case, the trade ministry said in a statement.
WTO experts in January 2025 largely upheld EU restrictions on the use of palm oil in biofuels following complaints by Indonesia.
Trade minister Budi Santoso said the suspension of concessions would be focused on goods, but added Indonesia was “open” to asking the dispute settlement body permission to apply the measure to other sectors.
“We will ensure that the losses are accurately calculated and the case is handled effectively while simultaneously maintaining bilateral relations with the EU,” Budi said in a statement.
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