US EditionTrump imposes additional 25% tariff on India over Russian oil purchases
UNITED STATES, AUG 6 – The 50% tariff targets nearly $64 billion of Indian exports amid US efforts to penalize India for buying Russian oil, challenging bilateral trade relations and economic ties.
- Trump signed an executive order to impose an additional 25% tariff on India for its purchases of Russian oil, bringing the combined tariffs imposed by the U.S. on its ally to 50%.
- The Indian government called the additional tariffs unfortunate and said it would take all actions necessary to protect its interests.
- A former Indian trade official said Trump's decision was hypocritical because China bought more Russian oil than India did last year.
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Trump doubles tariffs on India, jeopardizing longstanding ties
Tensions are escalating between the U.S. and India as the Trump administration imposes tariffs and tries to force India to stop buying Russian oil. Article Attribution | Read More at Article Source The post Trump doubles tariffs on India, jeopardizing longstanding ties appeared first on RocketNews.
Indian refiners are awaiting guidance from the government on whether to continue buying Russian oil following the US decision to impose additional duties of 25% on Indian goods.
'You're going to see a lot more': Trump warns of secondary sanctions after additional 25% tariff on India
Hours after imposing an additional 25 per cent tariff on Indian imports, bringing the total tariff to 50 per cent, US President Donald Trump issued a fresh warning to India regarding its ongoing oil trade with Russia. He hinted that more "secondary sanctions" could be imposed shortly on India over its continued purchase of oil from Russia. Trump's remarks come amid mounting US pressure on nations to reduce or sever economic ties with Russia foll…
India’s Tariff Rate Will Double For Purchasing Russian Oil.
PULSE POINTSWHAT HAPPENED: Tariffs on Indian exports to the United States will increase to 50 percent by the end of August if the country continues to purchase Russian oil.WHO WAS INVOLVED: President Donald J. Trump, the Indian Foreign Ministry, and Russia.WHEN & WHERE: United States and India, August 6, 2025.KEY QUOTE: “They don’t care how many people in Ukraine are being killed by the Russian war Machine.” — President Donald J. TrumpIMPACT: Tr…
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