Kathmandu – The United States has officially imposed a total of 50% tariffs on goods imported from India, following a recent decision by President Donald Trump’s administration to add an additional 25% tariff starting August 27, 2025.
This means any Indian products entering the U.S. for use or being released from warehouses from today onwards will now fall under this heightened tariff regime.
The decision stems from Washington’s increasing disapproval of India’s continued purchase of crude oil from Russia. President Trump has repeatedly claimed that India is indirectly supporting Russia’s war against Ukraine by continuing its energy trade with Moscow.
In response, the Indian government has strongly criticized the move, calling it unjustified and illogical.
This development follows a series of tariff escalations. In April, President Trump initially announced a 26% tariff on Indian goods, which was later paused for 90 days. Then in July, the U.S. administration declared a 25% tariff effective from August 1. Just weeks later, Trump doubled down, imposing an additional 25%, bringing the total tariff to 50%.
From today, all Indian products headed to the U.S. will be subject to this 50% tariff, marking a significant escalation in trade tensions between the two nations.
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