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US President Donald Trump declared that the United States will impose a 25 percent tariff on all goods imported from India, starting from August 1, 2025.
In a post on Truth Social, Trump accused India of maintaining excessively high tariffs and harsh trade barriers.
He stated that the US has done “relatively little business” with India due to these practices, despite the two countries being allies.
Trump criticized India’s trade policies, calling them “strenuous and obnoxious,” and also highlighted New Delhi’s close energy and defense ties with Russia, which he claimed undermine global efforts to halt the war in Ukraine.
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“India has always bought a vast majority of its military equipment from Russia and is Russia’s largest energy buyer, along with China — ALL THINGS NOT GOOD!” Trump wrote.
He added that India would also face an unspecified “penalty” on the same date, though details about this measure remain unclear.
The move has sparked concern among global trade watchers, as US–India economic relations had been on a growth track in recent years.
India’s commerce ministry has not yet responded to Trump’s announcement.
The development could complicate ongoing trade negotiations and affect bilateral cooperation in technology, defense, and investment.
