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Trump Penalizes India With 25% Tariff For Buying Russian Oil

President Donald Trump will slap a 25% tariff on every Indian good entering the US beginning August 1, citing New Delhi’s continued purchases of Russian oil and weapons. The measure also carries an unspecified “penalty” tied to those purchases.

“India is our friend,” Trump wrote on Truth Social, “but its tariffs on US products are far too high.” He added that India “buys military equipment and oil from Russia,” warranting the extra levy.

The White House portrays the move as leverage ahead of last-minute talks. Trump told reporters, “We’re talking to India now… We’ll see what happens,” even as New Delhi said it is “studying the implications” of the decision.

The US imported $87.4 billion in goods from India in 2024; a flat 25% duty would add about $22 billion in annual costs if trade volumes hold steady. Economists warn the surcharge could slow US growth and stoke inflation as firms pass costs along the supply chain.

Trump’s order is part of a wider tariff blitz that includes convoluted deals with Brazil, EU, and Japan, tariffs on metals imports, and low-value “de minimis” shipments. By tying trade policy to Russia’s war in Ukraine–for which Moscow is on a 10-day tariff clock to enter a ceasefire–Washington is turning tariffs into a de-facto sanctions tool.


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