Washington/Delhi: Additional US tariffs on Indian imports are set to take effect from 12:01 a.m. (US time) on August 27, following Executive Order 14329, according to the Department of Homeland Security via Customs and Border Protection (CBP). The tariffs, first signed by President Donald Trump on August 6, are expected to add between 0.2% and 0.5% to India’s GDP—approximately ₹2.6 lakh crore (\$30 billion). Key sectors likely to be impacted include aluminum, steel, vehicles, shrimp, gemstones, jewelry, jute, smartphones, electronics, and food products.
Stung by India's defiance Trump proceeds by imposing a total 50% tariff on India.
THE HIGHEST AMONG ASIAN ECONOMIES. pic.twitter.com/s5d0XF2q9z
— Rahul Shivshankar (@RShivshankar) August 6, 2025
The tariffs follow ongoing trade tensions between India and the US, despite prior discussions between Trump and Russian President Vladimir Putin that raised hopes of relief. The decision coincides with India’s increasing imports of Russian oil, which have risen from 1% prior to February 2022 to 35% currently, drawing criticism from US trade advisor Peter Navarro. Navarro also accused India of benefiting from Russian oil while misleading the US, describing the country as aligning with Kremlin interests. He warned that the tariffs could affect trade benefits from India’s agreements with other countries, including the recent India-UK jute deal, while also noting India’s growing engagement with China.
President Trump has indicated that the deadline for the tariffs will not be extended, reinforcing the US stance on trade competitiveness and market enforcement.
🔥 India vs USA is heating up again but this time, the fire is coming straight from EMI side! 🇮🇳⚡🇺🇸
Trump’s 25% tariff is already live. Another 25% could hit on Aug 27. And yet,
New Delhi says the talks are still on.
No breakup. No silence. Just very loud negotiating. 🔥 pic.twitter.com/2CzIS997hZ
— Adish (@AdishSpeaks) August 23, 2025