<h1>US Imposes Additional 25% Tariff on Indian Imports Over Russian Oil Purchases, Totaling 50% Tariff</h1> The US government imposed an additional 25 percent tariff on Indian imports, raising the total tariff to 50 percent, targeting India specifically for its continued purchase of Russian oil. This measure, effective August 7 with the additional levy starting August 27, surpasses tariffs applied to other countries purchasing Russian oil. The US cited India's direct or indirect importation of Russian oil as justification under an executive order addressing threats from Russia. India condemned the tariffs as unfair and vowed to protect its national interests. The tariffs will significantly impact Indian export sectors including textiles, marine products, leather, and machinery, while exempting pharmaceuticals, energy products, critical minerals, and certain electronics. The move coincides with ongoing US-India trade negotiations and is viewed as leverage to secure concessions in a bilateral trade agreement. The tariffs threaten to disrupt bilateral trade valued at over $130 billion and may disadvantage Indian exporters compared to competitors facing lower US tariffs.