Washington DC [US], February 7 (ANI): US President Donald Trump has signed an executive order rescinding the additional 25% tariff that had been applied to all imports from India over New Delhi’s purchases of Russian oil, the White House said.
The tariff, first imposed in August 2025 amid concerns about Russia’s actions in Ukraine and India’s then-imports of Russian oil, will be terminated after a review of new information and recommendations from senior US officials about steps India has taken to address the national emergency declared under an earlier executive order.
The administration said India has committed to stop directly or indirectly importing oil from the Russian Federation, pledged to buy US energy products, and agreed to a framework with Washington to expand defence cooperation over the next decade.
“After considering the information and recommendations these officials have provided to me, among other things, I have determined that India has taken significant steps to address the national emergency described in Executive Order 14066 and to align sufficiently with the United States on national security, foreign policy, and economic matters,” the executive order said, adding that the tariff modification was “necessary and appropriate” to deal with the ongoing national emergency.
As a result, the additional 25% duty imposed under the prior executive order will be eliminated and related tariff provisions in the Harmonized Tariff Schedule of the United States will be terminated. Where applicable, refunds of duties already collected will be processed according to US law and US Customs and Border Protection procedures.
The order authorizes the Secretary of State, in coordination with other senior officials and departments, to take steps to implement the decision, including issuing rules and regulations. The Secretary of Homeland Security, in consultation with the US International Trade Commission, may make technical changes to the tariff schedule by notice in the Federal Register.
The White House said it will continue to monitor India’s compliance, particularly regarding imports of Russian oil, and may consider reimposing the additional tariff if India resumes direct or indirect purchases of Russian Federation oil.
The tariff had been imposed earlier on the grounds that India was directly or indirectly importing Russian oil. (ANI)
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