On August 6th, President Trump signed an Executive Order imposing an additional 25% tariff on all Indian imports, effective August 27, in response to India’s ongoing purchase and resale of Russian Federation oil. 

To summarize:

• A 25% tariff goes into effect August 7.
• An additional 25% tariff goes into effect on August 27.
• This brings the total tariff on many Indian goods to 50%, effective August 27, 2025.
• Goods subject to existing Section 232 tariffs or those already exempt from reciprocal tariffs are not subject to the additional 25% tariff.
• Annex II to Executive Order 14257 lists products exempt from this new duty.
• The action is part of broader efforts to pressure countries that support Russia’s energy economy.
• Other nations may soon be targeted under this policy framework if found to be directly or indirectly importing Russian oil.

We’re closely monitoring the Commerce Department’s next moves—expect more trade shifts to follow.