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President Donald Trump announced an additional 25 percent tariff on India, following a previous 25 percent levy. This comes after the U.S. already imposed tariffs due to India’s alleged import of Russian oil.
**Why It Matters**
India now faces combined tariffs of 50 percent. According to U.S. Census Bureau data from May, India is among the United States’ top trading partners. In a Truth Social post, Trump stated, “They can take their dead economies down together, for all I care. We have done very little business with India, their tariffs are too high.”
**What To Know**
The order directs Secretary of Commerce Howard Lutnick to determine if any other country is importing Russian oil. If another country is found guilty, administration officials will recommend actions Trump should take.
**Why Is Donald Trump Increasing Tariffs on India?**
In the executive order, Trump said, “I find that the Government of India is currently directly or indirectly importing Russian Federation oil.” He added, “The actions and policies of Russia’s government continue to pose an unusual and extraordinary threat to the national security and foreign policy of the United States.”
**How Will Consumers Be Impacted?**
The U.S. imports various products from India, including pharmaceuticals and electrical components.
**Who Pays Tariffs on Imports?**
Companies importing goods pay tariffs, with revenue going to the Treasury Department.
**What People Are Saying**
In a Truth Social post, Trump wrote about India’s purchase of Russian oil for profit without regard for Ukraine. An Indian lawmaker, Shashi Tharoor, said, “If America is unreasonable, we will have to go elsewhere.”
**What Happens Next?**
The new tariff takes effect 21 days after the order’s signing. Trump may modify the order based on additional information or changed circumstances.
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