<h1>US imposes 25% tariff on Indian imports under trade rules amid Russian oil dispute</h1> The United States imposed a 25 percent tariff on all goods imported from India effective August 1, alongside unspecified penalties related to India's purchase of Russian crude oil and military equipment. The US trade team expressed frustration with India's slow progress in trade negotiations and criticized India for continuing to buy and refine sanctioned Russian oil. The tariff move is viewed as a strategic effort by the US to pressure India into agreeing to US trade demands, following recent favorable trade agreements with other major partners. India has responded by stating it will take necessary measures to protect its national interests and is currently assessing the impact of the tariffs.