[20040302]RS21753_印尼与美国的经济关系.pdf

1 Indonesia is a relatively minor supplier of U.S. petroleum imports, but it lies along majorshipping lanes for U.S. oil imports.2 U.S. Department of State, International Information Programs web site: http:/usinfo.state.gov.Congressional Research Service The Library of CongressCRS Report for CongressReceived through the CRS WebOrder Code RS21753March 2, 2004Indonesia-U.S. Economic Relationsnae redactedSpecialist in International Trade and FinanceForeign Affairs, Defense, and Trade DivisionSummaryIndonesias economy continues to struggle against the lasting effects of the 1997-1998 Asian financial crisis and the political instability that resulted. Indonesia was oneof the hardest hit economies in Asia; real GDP fell by 13.2 % in 1998. Indonesian-U.S.commercial ties were sharply diminished as well, caused in part by declining Indonesialiving standards and a loss of foreign investor confidence in Indonesia (due largely topolitical instability). The Indonesian economy has improved over the past few years,however, recent activities of terrorist elements in Indonesia and the rise of separatistmovements threaten to undermine further an already fragile economy. This report willbe updated a