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Trump hints at 20-25% tariff on India, claims trade deal is working well, while India progresses towards a BTA with US.

India has changed basically more tariffs than almost any other country, "but now I am in charge, and you just can't do that," the US President stressed

Trump criticised India’s trade barriers, linking its Russian oil purchases to a potential additional tariff due to the Ukraine war.

The president's trade move comes before his Aug. 1 deadline for higher reciprocal tariffs on goods from nearly 180 countries across the world.

The 25% tariff rate is modestly lower than what he imposed on India on "Liberation Day," when he announced a 26% rate on the key trading partner.

President Donald Trump announced Wednesday he will not only levy a 25% tariff on India but will add an additional financial "penalty" as well.

WASHINGTON: The United States will impose a 25 percent tariff on goods from India, plus an additional import tax because of India’s purchasing of Russian oil, President Donald…

The Hindu Morning Digest gives a select list of stories to start the day. Read the top news today on July 31, 2025

Not only did Trump impose a 25% tariff on India, he also announced a "penalty" on top of the duty because the South Asian country buys Russian oil.

It's one of many of Trump's new taxes set to go into effect Friday.

Trump blasts India's energy purchases from Russia ahead of deadline