The Apple Inc. executive leading talks with Indonesia to lift the country’s iPhone 16 sales ban departed Jakarta on Wednesday, after a late stage about-face from a minister scuttled a deal, according to people familiar with the matter.

Industry minister Agus Gumiwang Kartasasmita derails negotiations with Apple and keeps the iPhone 16 sales ban imposed last October  Minister not swayed by

Indonesia banned iPhone 16 sales after Apple failed to meet requirements that smartphones sold domestically should comprise at least 35% locally-made parts.