**Trump Imposes 25% Tariff on Indian Imports Due to Russian Oil Purchases**

Thu Aug 07 2025 10:04:02 GMT+0300 (Eastern European Summer Time)
**Trump Imposes 25% Tariff on Indian Imports Due to Russian Oil Purchases**

US President's new executive order raises import tariffs amid Ukraine conflict, stirring controversy.


The move, seen as an effort to deter countries supporting Russia, has sparked criticism from India as tensions rise over trade policies.

With the ongoing geopolitical tensions surrounding the Ukraine conflict, US President Donald Trump has enacted an executive order imposing a hefty 25% tariff on Indian imports linked to Russian oil purchases. This raises the total tariff on Indian goods entering the United States to a staggering 50%, marking one of the highest rates levied by the US in recent history. The executive order is set to take effect for goods entered into consumption or withdrawn from warehouse for consumption after 12:01 a.m. eastern daylight time, 21 days from the order's announcement.

The White House underlines that India's procurement of Russian oil undermines US efforts to respond to Russia's actions in Ukraine, which are deemed a significant threat to national security and foreign policy. Officials argue that by importing Russian oil, India contributes to enabling the Russian economy, which is essential in funding wartime activities. The order is part of broader measures the US plans to take against countries importing oil from Russia.

In response to the tariff escalation, Indian officials have categorized the US's actions as "unjustified and unreasonable." India’s Ministry of Foreign Affairs spokesperson, Randhir Jaiswal, pointed out that the US previously encouraged Indian imports of Russian gas to stabilize global energy markets amidst the conflict. Further complicating the situation, India criticized the US for its simultaneous trade relations with Russia, with an estimated trade volume of $3.5 billion in the past year despite existing sanctions.

Both sides recognize the importance of their economic relationship, yet India maintains that it will prioritize its national interests and economic security amidst increasing US pressures. As the world watches these developments unfold, the implications for international trade and geopolitical alliances remain significant.

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