The US government on Monday officially issued a notice regarding the imposition of an additional 25 per cent tariffs on Indian imports, which is set to kick in on August 27.
The notice, issued by the Department of Homeland Security, said that the new tariff was in response to "threats to the United States by the Government of the Russian Federation", and India was being targeted as part of that policy.
"The duties set out in the Annex to this document are effective with respect to products of India that are entered for consumption, or withdrawn from warehouse for consumption, on or after 12:01 am Eastern Daylight Time on August 27, 2025," it read.
Earlier this month, Trump signed an executive order imposing an additional 25 per cent tariff on India, taking the total levy on Indian goods to the US to 50 per cent, citing India’s continued import of Russian oil.
The new tariff has taken the India-US relations to an unprecedented low, with New Delhi terming Trump’s decision “unfair, unjustified and unreasonable”.
The tension also had an impact on the ongoing trade negotiations between the two countries, with a US delegation cancelling their visit to India scheduled for August 25. Both India and the US have already held five rounds of negotiations, with the most recent round of talks taking place in Washington, D.C., from July 14 to 18.
No compromise, says India
On Monday, Prime Minister Narendra Modi asserted India’s position that it would not compromise on interests of farmers, cattle-rearers, small-scale industries.
“My government will never compromise on your interests. No matter how much pressure comes, we will bear it. But, your interests will never be harmed," said the prime minister while addressing a gathering in Ahmedabad.
Modi also pushed for the widespread use of swadeshi goods. "All of us should follow the mantra of buying only 'made in India' goods. Businessmen should keep a big board outside their establishments, saying they sell only 'swadeshi' goods," he stated.