US Imposes Additional 25% Tariffs on Indian Imports from August 27
The United States will impose an additional 25 per cent tariff on imports from India, effective 12:01 am (EST) on August 27. The move, announced by the Department of Homeland Security via US Customs and Border Protection (CBP), implements President Donald Trump’s Executive Order 14329, signed on August 6.
The order targets India as part of a broader US strategy responding to “threats to the United States by the Government of the Russian Federation.” The new duties will apply to a wide range of Indian products listed in the notice and affect shipments arriving for use or taken out of warehouses after the deadline.
Trump Signals Tough Stance on Russian Trade
President Trump also hinted at the possibility of further tariffs on countries trading with Russia or additional sanctions on Moscow if negotiations fail. He warned of “very big consequences” in the coming weeks, while countries like China remain exempt from similar measures.
India Condemns the Move
Earlier this month, the US had imposed a 25 per cent tariff on Indian goods, bringing the total levy to 50 per cent due to India’s continued purchase of Russian oil. Indian officials condemned the tariffs as “unfair, unjustified, and unreasonable” and stressed that the country will take all steps to safeguard its national interests.
Prime Minister Narendra Modi reaffirmed India’s resilience, saying in Ahmedabad:
“No matter how much pressure comes, we will keep increasing our strength to withstand it. The Atmanirbhar Bharat Abhiyan is gaining momentum, built on decades of hard work and progress.”
India continues to seek solutions amid rising trade tensions, emphasizing its commitment to protecting national interests while maintaining international partnerships.
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