<h1>US raises reciprocal tariffs on Indian imports to 50% over Russian oil purchases as trade talks stall</h1> The US has imposed and recently increased reciprocal tariffs on Indian goods - an initial 25% set in early August followed by an additional 25% targeted at India's purchases of Russian oil, bringing levies to 50% - after a short negotiation window was offered. US officials characterize bilateral trade talks as stalled despite earlier hopes for a deal, citing India's protective tariffs, a large US trade deficit with India, and India's continued Russian crude purchases as key disputes. India's leadership has signaled refusal to compromise on domestic constituencies. US commentary also flagged concerns about alternative currency settlement with other partners and urged greater European coordination.