US NewsTrump Raises India Tariffs to 50 Percent Over Russian Oil ImportsIndia’s purchases of Russian energy are ‘fueling the war machine,’ Trump said earlier.00CopyFacebookXTruthGettrLinkedInTelegramEmailSavePrintIndian Prime Minister Narendra Modi and U.S. President Donald Trump speak during a press conference at the White House in Washington on Feb. 13, 2025. Madalina Vasiliu/The Epoch TimesAndrew Moran8/6/2025|Updated: 8/6/20250:00X 1President Donald Trump is imposing an additional 25 percent tariff on India, lifting the total rate to 50 percent.Trump, writing in an Aug. 6 executive order, said India’s government is “currently directly or indirectly importing Russian Federation oil.”We had a problem loading this article. Please enable javascript or use a different browser. If the issue persists, please visit our help center.Share this articleLeave a commentAndrew MoranAuthorAndrew Moran has been writing about business, economics, and finance for more than a decade. He is the author of "The War on Cash."Author’s Selected ArticlesTrump Says Jerome Powell’s Fed Successor May Already Be PickedNov 18, 2025Dow Jones Sinks 600 Points as AI Enthusiasm FadesNov 18, 2025US Private Sector Cut 2,500 Jobs Per Week Heading Into November: ADPNov 18, 2025Trump Says Country Sought to Renegotiate US Trade DealNov 17, 2025
