<h1>US Imposes 50% Tariffs on Indian Goods Amid Trade Talks, Cites Section 301 Concerns</h1> The United States Treasury Secretary criticized India for being uncooperative in ongoing trade negotiations, despite efforts to finalize tariff and trade agreements by October. While US officials continue legal and diplomatic work to resolve issues with multiple countries, including India and Switzerland, the US has imposed tariffs totaling 50% on Indian goods, including a 25% tariff on Indian purchases of Russian oil effective August 27. India's government condemned these tariffs as unjustified and warned it would take necessary measures to protect its national interests. The tariff imposition coincides with a scheduled US delegation visit to India for the sixth round of bilateral trade talks, aiming to complete the first phase of an agreement by fall.