US Seeks Sanctions on Indonesia Over Ag Trade Restrictions

The U.S. has asked the World Trade Organization for clearance to impose $350 million in sanctions against Indonesia for its restrictions on imports of food and other ag products.The U.S. and New Zealand both led successful WTO challenges against Indonesia's limits on imports of apples, grapes, potatoes, onions, flowers, juice, dried fruit, cattle, beef and chicken. The U.S. said Indonesia had not yet complied with the WTO ruling, prompting the sanctions request.Indonesian officials were still studying the US request, insisting they believe they have complied with the WTO ruling.It is not clear what specific products the U.S. would target in the matter.