The United States will impose an additional 25% tariff on Indian imports starting August 27, 2025, under a draft order issued by the Department of Homeland Security. The move follows President Donald Trump’s earlier announcement of higher duties on Indian goods.
According to the notice, the levy will apply to all Indian products “entered for consumption, or withdrawn from warehouse for consumption” from 12:01 a.m. EDT on August 27.
The administration linked the tariff hike to what it described as “threats to the US by the government of the Russian Federation,” with India facing measures for its continued purchase of Russian crude oil.
The decision marks another escalation in trade tensions, as ties between New Delhi and Washington have strained in recent months. Earlier, Trump had doubled tariffs on Indian exports to 50%, with the latest 25% duty forming part of that increase.
