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Trump Removes 25% Tariff on Indian Goods After India Pledges to Cut Russian Oil Imports

Modifying Duties To Address Threats to the United States by the Government of the Russian Federation

about 1 month ago·View on Federal Register
Part of: US-India Trade Pact: $500B Deal Reached as India Shifts from Russian Oil

Key Points

  • The President signed an order to end a 25% extra tax on products imported from India. This tax was originally put in place to pressure India to stop buying oil from Russia following the invasion of Ukraine.
  • India has now committed to stop importing Russian oil and has agreed to buy energy products from the United States instead. India also pledged to work more closely with the U.S. on military and defense projects over the next 10 years.
  • This change took effect on February 7, 2026. American businesses that paid the extra 25% tax on Indian goods on or after that date can apply for a refund through U.S. Customs and Border Protection.
  • The U.S. government will continue to monitor India's trade activity. If India resumes buying Russian oil, officials are authorized to recommend bringing the 25% tariff back.
  • This policy aims to strengthen the economic bond between the U.S. and India while continuing to limit the money Russia earns from selling its oil globally.
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Ongoing from February 2026

Ongoing monitoring of India's oil purchases from Russia

The U.S. Commerce Department will keep watching whether India starts buying Russian oil again. If it does, the government could recommend bringing the 25% tariff back, creating uncertainty for importers.

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Executive Order

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Modifying Duties To Address Threats to the United States by the Government of the Russian Federation

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