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US raises India tariffs to 50 percent over Russian oil purchases

Shipping containers are stored at APM Terminals, in Navi Mumbai, India, February 28, 2025 [File: Francis Mascarenhas/Reuters]

The United States has doubled tariffs on many imports from India to 50 percent, as US President Donald Trump followed through on his threat to punish New Delhi for buying discounted Russian oil.

The steep tariffs, which came into force on Wednesday, risk inflicting significant damage on the Indian economy by threatening trade with its largest export market. India exported more than $87bn worth of goods to the US in 2024.

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