U.S. President Donald Trump has signed an executive order imposing an additional 25% tariff on imports from India, citing New Delhi’s continued purchase of oil from Russia. The move is part of Washington’s broader sanctions strategy targeting Moscow over its war in Ukraine.

The White House stated that the new tariffs are intended to strengthen earlier measures taken against Russia and apply pressure on nations continuing trade with it.

“Articles of India imported into the U.S. shall be subject to an additional ad valorem duty of 25%,” the order reads, referencing India’s energy imports from Russia as contrary to U.S. national security and foreign policy interests.

The new duties will take effect 21 days after the order’s signing, excluding shipments already in transit and cleared before September 17. This tariff is in addition to existing duties unless certain exemptions apply under previous executive orders.

Indian goods entering U.S. foreign trade zones must now meet stricter customs conditions, including being processed under “privileged foreign status”.

Trump also directed multiple U.S. agencies—including Commerce, Treasury, and State—to closely monitor the oil trade activities of other countries with Russia and to recommend further action where needed.

The order allows Trump to modify or revoke the tariffs if there are significant changes, such as India halting Russian oil imports or Russia agreeing to a ceasefire.

This tariff move follows rising geopolitical tensions and adds strain to U.S.-India economic relations, despite both nations being strategic partners.