US President Donald Trump issued a new executive order that slapped another 25% tariff on imports from India, while from the Russian Federation with Civita from alleged direct and indirect imports of oil. This brings combined tariffs deposited by the United States on its ally at 50%.
The American Executive Order claims that Indian energy trade undermines US foreign policy and national security interests.
The tariffs would come into force 21 days after signing the order, which means that India and Russia may have time to negotiate with the import tax.
Read the complete order of American Executive Order in India here.
Why was India focused?
According to the Executive Code, the White House determined that the Indian government imports Russian oil or oil products directly or through intermediaries.
The Directive defines the “indirectly import” as public procurement through third countries or intermediaries where the Russian origin of oil can be adequately traced.
The US administration claims that such practices violate the spirit of sanctions stored on the basis of the executive order 14066, signed in March 2022, which banned the import of Russian energy products into the United States in response to the Russian invasion of Ukraine.
When are the new tariffs connecting?
Another 25% obligation will come into force 21 days from the date of the order. However, the exceptions were granted by consignment on their way to the US before the deadline if they enter the country before 12:01 in the morning 17th September 2025.
The new fee will be added to the top of existing tariffs unless otherwise exempt from specific provisions, such as those related to national security or harmonized tariff schedule.
Is it the first tariff that India faced under Trump?
No. This is the second 25% tariff deposited by Trump administration on Indian imports in recent months. In April 2025, India was included in a wider list of countries aimed at the executive order of 14257, aimed at rectifying the deficits of the United States goods through reciprocal customs policies.
In particular, he quoted Russian oil, but focused on a country with a surplus of trade surplus against the US. However, the latest step directly attributes the tariff to the imports of energy associated with Russia.
Could more countries face a similar event from us?
Yes. Executive order Task of US Minister of Trade in Coordination with other highest officials to monitor global energy trade. Countries that have been found to be directly or indirectly obtaining Russian oil could face a similar repressive measure.
If the foreign government retaliation, the US executive order also allows President Trump to further modify the conditions or expand the scope of tariffs. On the other hand, countries that deal with the American objectives of national security and foreign policy could raise or reduce such tariffs.
What qualifies like Russian oil below us?
The definition includes any oil or oil product extracted, refined or exported from Russia – regardless of ownership of companies involved in the transaction. The US will also consider oil to be Russian if its origin can be adequately monitored back to Russia, even if it is directed through other nations.
What will be next?
The command sees more US agencies, including customs and border protection, to promote tariff regime and monitor compliance.
As geopolitical tension and energy security concerns are colliding, this latest tariff is set to further stresses of business relations in India, especially in India, continues to maintain a neutral attitude to conflict in Russia-Ukraine and defend its right to provide available energy supplies.
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