Trump imposes additional 25% tariff on India over Russian oil ties
In a major escalation of trade tensions, US President Donald Trump has imposed an additional 25% tariff on imports from India, citing New Delhi’s continued purchase of Russian crude oil.
The new tariffs, signed under an executive order on Wednesday, come just a week after Trump announced an initial 25% reciprocal tariff, bringing the total to a steep 50%. The move follows the failure of recent US-Russia talks over the war in Ukraine.
Tariffs to take effect within 21 days
According to the White House statement, the latest round of tariffs will be implemented within the next 21 days. Officials described the decision as “necessary and appropriate” in response to India’s indirect and direct imports of energy from the Russian Federation.
The White House further noted that India continues to impose some of the highest import tariffs globally, a concern repeatedly raised by Washington in past trade discussions.
US cites national interest, global security
President Trump’s executive order emphasizes national interest and global security, linking India’s Russian oil purchases to the broader geopolitical fallout of the Ukraine war.
