U.S. President Donald Trump on Wednesday signed an executive order imposing additional tariffs of 25% on Indian goods, in response to “India’s continued purchase of Russian oil,” according to a statement by the White House on the X platform.
This new tariff is in addition to a previous 25% duty scheduled to take effect starting Thursday. It coincides with what Trump calls “reciprocal” tariffs, which are set to come into force within 21 days, according to the decree.
There is also a risk of potential tariffs on other countries that “directly or indirectly import oil from the Russian Federation.” However, exemptions remain in place for products already subject to other tariffs targeting specific sectors such as steel and aluminum.
Trump is stepping up pressure on India after threatening new sanctions against Moscow unless progress is made toward a peace agreement with Kyiv by Friday.
India’s National Security Advisor visited Moscow on Wednesday, according to media reports in New Delhi, coinciding with a visit by U.S. envoy Steve Witkoff.
Earlier, the Indian Ministry of External Affairs called the U.S. pressure to stop buying Russian oil “unjustified and illogical,” stressing that it will defend its national interests. (AFP)
