The US imposed 25% tariffs on Indian imports, citing Russian oil purchases. This is part of a broader executive order, with India and Brazil facing the highest tariffs. India is responding firmly, calling the tariffs unjustified and defending its energy security.

US President signed the executive order less than 14 hours before his earlier tariff plan was due to take effect. The new duties, targeting sectors including pharmaceuticals, textiles, and machinery,

U.S. President Donald Trump on Aug. 6 imposed an additional 25-per-cent tariff on Indian goods, raising the total duty to 50 per cent