Trump raises tariffs on India by 25 percent over Russian oil purchases
President Donald Trump said on Monday that he will “substantially” raise tariffs on India because it’s still buying Russian oil.
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2 developments- Aug 4, 2025Trump threatens to ‘substantially’ raise tariffs on Indian goods as it continues to buy Russian oil
- Aug 6, 2025Trump raises India’s tariffs to a total 50%
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4 viewpointsTrump to put additional 25 percent import taxes on India, bringing combined tariffs to 50 percent
Trump announces new additional 25% tariff on India as punishment for importing Russian oil
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Trump Slaps 50% Tariffs on Indian Products Because of Black Market Russian Oil
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