[PRESS RELEASE] - Indonesians Remain Cautious Yet Open Toward Trump’s Economic Policies
Indonesians Remain Cautious Yet Open Toward Trump’s Economic Policies
Jakarta, 8 July 2025 - Ipsos, a leading global market research company, has released a report titled “Global Attitudes to President Trump’s Economic Policies,” highlighting public perceptions in 29 countries regarding the impact of U.S. President Donald Trump’s economic policies. The survey reveals that a majority of global respondents (61%) believe the policies will have a negative effect on the global economy.
Responses from Asia Pacific and Indonesia: Between Concern and Balanced Views
People in the Asia Pacific region, including Indonesia, express a cautious stance toward President Trump’s economic approach. In Indonesia, 63% of respondents believe the policies will negatively impact the global economy. Similar views are observed in neighbouring countries such as Thailand (55%), Malaysia (58%), and both Singapore and Japan (68%). These findings are in line with the global average of 61%.
Perceptions of Domestic Economic Impact Vary Across Asia Pacific
Globally, 58% of respondents believe Trump’s policies will negatively affect their national economies. Within Asia Pacific, concern levels vary. Japan reports the highest rate, with 69% of respondents expressing worry over the impact on their domestic economy, followed by Singapore (64%), Indonesia (59%), Thailand (55%), and Malaysia (49%). India stands out as the least concerned in the region, with only 25% of respondents sharing this view.
Other countries also show high levels of concern, such as South Korea (79%), Canada (75%), and Germany (71%)—indicating that scepticism toward Trump’s economic policies spans both developed and developing nations.
Personal Finances and Bilateral Relations Also in Focus
A total of 41% of global respondents express concern that President Trump’s economic policies will negatively affect their personal financial situation. In Indonesia, this concern is even more pronounced, with 43% saying they expect a negative impact—higher than in neighbouring countries such as Thailand (39%) and Malaysia (37%).
Meanwhile, half of Indonesian respondents (50%) believe that Trump’s economic policies may worsen relations between Indonesia and the United States. However, this is still below the global average of 54%. Interestingly, 27% of Indonesians see the potential for these policies to have a positive impact on bilateral ties.
Canada (81%) shows the highest level of concern regarding its relationship with the U.S., followed by South Korea (73%), Germany (72%), and France (69%).
Commenting on the findings, Hansal Savla, Managing Director of Ipsos Indonesia, said:
“In the face of President Trump's economic policies, Indonesia stands at a crossroads. With 3 out of 5 Indonesians expressing concern about the global economic impact, there is a profound need for strategic adaptations by businesses operating within this vibrant market. Indonesians are also worried that these policies will impact their personal financial situation which merits businesses to innovate, give better value and engage with consumers more meaningfully.”
About the Survey
The survey was conducted by Ipsos via the Global Advisor platform and IndiaBus, involving 22,734 respondents aged 18–74 across 29 countries, including Indonesia, between April 25 and May 9, 2025. In Indonesia, data was collected online from an urban population segment representing a more connected, educated, and economically active demographic.
