<h1>US Imposes 25% Additional Tariff on Indian Imports Over Russian Oil and Military Purchases</h1> The US government has imposed a 25 percent additional import tariff plus an unspecified penalty on goods imported from India, effective August 1, due to India's purchase of crude oil and military equipment from Russia. This tariff is in addition to existing duties, including a 10 percent general duty, 50 percent on steel and aluminum, and 25 percent on autos and parts. The move responds to the US trade deficit with India, where India holds a significant surplus in goods trade but the US claims an overall surplus when services and other revenues are included. Key Indian exports to the US affected include pharmaceuticals, telecom equipment, gems, textiles, and agricultural products. The increased tariffs are expected to raise costs for Indian exporters, particularly in labor-intensive sectors, potentially impacting competitiveness against other nations with varying tariff rates. The US also highlights its own high tariffs on certain goods, challenging the allegation that India's tariffs are uniquely prohibitive.