Trump's New Tariffs Hit Indian Goods

In a significant move, United States President Donald Trump has escalated trade tensions with India by signing an executive order that imposes an additional 25% tariff on Indian goods. This decision raises the total duties on Indian imports to a staggering 50%.

White House Announces the Decision

The official Rapid Response account of the White House took to X to announce, "President Donald J. Trump just signed an Executive Order imposing an additional 25% tariff on India in response to its continued purchase of Russian oil."

India's Response to the Tariffs

Despite Trump referring to India as "a good friend," the relationship has been strained by accusations from the U.S. that New Delhi is supporting Russia's war in Ukraine and enforcing high tariffs on U.S. goods. India has labeled the new tariffs as "unjustified and unreasonable."