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Why is Trump putting tariffs on India?

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Trump is imposing a 25% tariff on India due to what he describes as India's high tariffs, non-monetary trade barriers, and India's continued purchases of Russian military equipment and energy. The move aims to pressure India to lower its trade barriers and reconsider its relationship with Russia.

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Trump says U.S. to hit India with 25% tariff starting August 1

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  • President Trump announced a 25% tariff on goods imported from India.
  • Trump also warned of penalties for India's purchases of Russian weapons and oil. 9s
  • The U.S. administration expressed frustration over India's high tariffs and limited market access for American products. 22s
  • Indian officials said they are still working with the U.S. to reach a trade agreement. 54s
  • Russian oil accounted for 35% of India's imports in the first half of 2025. 1m 39s
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Trump says U.S. to hit India with 25% tariff starting August 1
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Reuters
9 days ago
Trump says U.S. to hit India with 25% tariff starting August 1

Trump says India will face a 25% tariff and an unspecified penalty for buying Russian weapons and oil.

Trump says U.S. to hit India with 25% tariff starting August 1
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Reuters
9 days ago
Trump says U.S. to hit India with 25% tariff starting August 1

Trump voices frustration with India's high tariffs and limited market access for American products.

Trump says U.S. to hit India with 25% tariff starting August 1
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Reuters
9 days ago
Trump says U.S. to hit India with 25% tariff starting August 1

White House economic advisor says India's market has been closed to American products, prompting the tariff.

Trump to put 25% tariff on imports from India
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Bloomberg
9 days ago
Trump to put 25% tariff on imports from India

Trump says the U.S. has done little business with India due to their high tariffs.

Trump to put 25% tariff on imports from India
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Bloomberg
9 days ago
Trump to put 25% tariff on imports from India

Trump calls India's non-monetary trade barriers among the most strenuous and obnoxious of any country.

Trump to put 25% tariff on imports from India
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Bloomberg
9 days ago
Trump to put 25% tariff on imports from India

Trump highlights India's purchases of military equipment and energy from Russia as a factor.

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