Kathmandu. The US government has issued an official notification to impose an additional 25 percent tariff in India. The tariff will come into effect from 9:30 am IST on Wednesday, August 27( Wednesday).
“Earlier, the tariff rate was 25 per cent and thus a total of 50 per cent tax will be levied in India,” the notice said, adding that any Indian goods coming for use or being taken out of the warehouse on or after August 27 will fall under the purview of this increased tariff. ’
President Donald Trump has said that India is helping Russia in its war against Ukraine by buying crude oil from Russia. While India called Trump’s decision “unfair, unfair and irrational”.
US tariffs in India
- Now 50 percent tariff is being imposed on Indian goods from August 27.
TAG_OPEN_li_17 April 2025: US President Donald Trump announced a 26 per cent tariff on India but the decision was later postponed for 90 days.
TAG_OPEN_li_16 July 2025: President Trump announced a 25 per cent tariff on Indian goods from August 1.
TAG_OPEN_li_15 August 2025: After the decision to impose a 25 percent tariff, Trump announced an additional 25 percent tariff and the total tariff rate was 50 percent.
