US President Donald Trump has issued a notification imposing an additional 25% tariff on goods imported from India. This will be effective from midnight on August 27, 2025. With the previously applied 25% duty, the total tariff on India will now be 50%, further deepening trade tensions between the two countries.
Additional 25% tariff: The US President Donald Trump administration has issued a notification imposing an additional 25% import duty on India from August 27, 2025. This step was taken due to India's failure to open its market to the American agricultural and dairy sectors and its continued purchase of Russian oil. With the previously applied 25% duty, the total tariff on India will now be 50%. Trump says that India's purchase of Russian oil is prolonging the Russia-Ukraine war, while Prime Minister Narendra Modi has reiterated that he will not compromise on the interests of farmers.
India-US Trade Deal
Negotiations on a trade deal between US President Donald Trump and the Indian government have been ongoing for a long time. The US wanted India to open its agricultural and dairy sectors to American companies. However, the Indian government has clearly refused to do so. Prime Minister Narendra Modi himself issued a statement saying that India cannot compromise on the interests of its farmers. Following this, the Trump administration decided to impose an additional 25% tariff to put pressure on India.
Objection to Russian Oil Purchase
The US has cited another reason behind this additional tariff. The Trump administration says that India is continuously buying crude oil from Russia. The US argues that to end the Russia-Ukraine war, it is necessary to weaken Russia economically. If large countries like India continue to buy Russian oil, Russia's economy will remain b and it will be able to continue the war. This is why Trump has tried to put pressure on India by increasing the tariff.
Not the First Time a Tariff Has Been Imposed
This is not the first time that the US has imposed an additional duty on India. A 25% tariff has been in effect on goods coming from India since August 7, 2025. Now, an additional 25% duty will be added from August 27, bringing the total tariff to 50%. Since coming to power, Trump has started a trend of increasing import duties on several countries. He has adopted the same strategy with countries like China, the European Union, and Canada.
50% Tariff a Major Blow to Indian Exports
The United States is a major trading partner of India. In such a situation, a 50% tariff is a major blow to the Indian export sector. This will directly affect those sectors that have not been given exemptions. This includes industries such as textiles, shrimp, and gems and jewelry. Exporters in these sectors will now have to increase their product prices in the US market, which could weaken their competitiveness.
Experts believe that Trump's decision is not only economic but also political. Presidential elections are approaching in the US, and Trump wants to send a message to domestic industries and farmers that he is protecting the American market from foreign competition. This is why he is repeatedly taking decisions to increase import duties.
No Compromise on Dairy and Agriculture
The Indian government has made it clear that no external pressure will be accepted on the agricultural and dairy sectors. Prime Minister Narendra Modi said that we will not compromise on the interests of our farmers. This stance of India was not liked by the American administration, and that is why the action of increasing tariffs was taken.
Continued Oil Purchases from Russia
The Trump administration says that taking strict action against Russia is its priority. To stop the Russia-Ukraine war, the US wants countries around the world to stop buying oil and gas from Russia. But India has made it clear that its energy needs are large and cheap oil is essential for its economy. This is why India has continued to buy oil from Russia despite American pressure.
