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August 27, 2025

Trump's 50% Tariffs on India Take Effect as Penalty for Indian Imports of Russian Oil
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U.S. tariffs on Indian imports have doubled to 50%. The Trump
administration imposed secondary tariffs on India as a penalty for
buying oil and weapons from Russia. The Global Trade Research Initiative
has warned the tariffs could endanger hundreds of thousands of jobs in
India.


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