Trump Imposes 50% Tariffs on Indian Imports

President Donald Trump has imposed an additional 25% tariff on Indian imports, raising the total tariff to 50%, effective August 27, 2025, in response to India's continued purchase of Russian oil. The executive order specifically targets India, while other major Russian oil buyers like China and Turkey face lower or no new tariffs. The move is part of Trump’s wider effort to pressure countries to isolate Russia amid the ongoing Ukraine war, with key Indian export sectors such as textiles, pharmaceuticals, and auto parts expected to be hit hard. India strongly condemned the decision as 'unfair, unjustified, and unreasonable,' arguing its energy imports are based on national security and economic needs, and vowed to defend its interests. The tariffs threaten to disrupt India-U.S. trade relations and reshape India's economic goals. The U.S. administration has also warned that similar penalties could be imposed on other nations supporting Russia.