Washington: The United States has issued a draft order over the implementation of an additional 25 per cent tariff on Indian imports, which President Donald Trump had announced earlier, beginning August 27.
According to the draft notice released Monday by the Department of Homeland Security, the additional tariffs will cover Indian products “that are entered for consumption, or withdrawn from warehouse for consumption, on or after 12:01 a.m. eastern daylight time on August 27, 2025.”
The notice explained that the higher levies were linked to “threats to the US by the government of the Russian Federation,” with India targeted in line with that strategy.
Ties between New Delhi and Washington have soured after US President Donald Trump doubled tariffs on Indian exports to 50 per cent — including a fresh 25 per cent duty, in response to India’s purchase of Russian crude oil.
Trump initially announced a 25 per cent baseline tariff on India, later adding another 25 per cent levy — a move which New Delhi denounced as “unjustified.”
While Washington seeks greater access to India’s agriculture and dairy markets, Commerce Minister Piyush Goyal told both Houses during the monsoon session that the government is assessing the effect of US tariffs and will act decisively to safeguard national interests.
Prime Minister Narendra Modi, on Monday, in a veiled message, said India is prepared to endure the impact of punitive US tariffs, set to begin in two days, while strengthening its economic resilience.
“All of you are witnessing the kind of politics driven by economic self-interest that is happening in the world today. From this land of Ahmedabad, I would like to say to my small entrepreneurs, to the shopkeepers, to the farmers and cattle rearers. For Modi, your interest is paramount. My government will not allow any harm to come to small entrepreneurs, to farmers, or to cattle rearers. No matter how much pressure comes, we will keep increasing our strength to withstand,” the Prime Minister said.
