<h1>US imposes extra 25% tariff on Indian textiles, marine, and leather exports under new trade rules</h1> The US government imposed an additional 25 percent tariff on certain Indian exports, raising the total duty to 50 percent, effective in 21 days. This action targets sectors such as textiles, marine, and leather exports, making Indian goods among the most heavily taxed US imports globally. The measure singles out India for its imports of Russian oil, unlike other countries facing lower tariffs. The move has been criticized by Indian authorities as unfair and unreasonable. Market reactions included a slight appreciation of the Indian rupee against the US dollar, supported by weak crude prices and a declining US dollar index, though foreign fund outflows and domestic market weakness limited gains. The Reserve Bank of India maintained its policy rate and growth projections amid tariff uncertainties. The tariffs are expected to pressure the rupee and impact export sectors adversely.