<h1>US tariffs on India now at 50%, including 25% on Russian oil, straining ties and affecting defense sales.</h1> The United States has imposed elevated import tariffs targeting India, described as a 50% tariff posture with a 25% component on purchases of Russian oil, producing diplomatic friction and affecting bilateral energy transactions; the announcement also referenced an outstanding Indian order for 68 Apache helicopters and indicated adjustments to that defense sale amid changing policy conditions.