Trump imposes 50% tariff on India as punishment for buying Russian oil

<p>US president has argued New Delhi indirectly helping fund Ukraine war as experts say move is ‘own goal’ against ally</p><p>Donald Trump imposed 50% tariffs on most US imports from India, making good on a threat to punish one of the world’s largest economies over its purchases of discounted Russian oil.</p><p>The tariffs, which came into effect just after midnight on Wednesday in Washington, risk inflicting significant damage on the Indian economy and further disrupting global supply chains.</p> <a href="https://www.theguardian.com/us-news/2025/aug/27/trump-tariff-india-russian-oil-purchase">Continue reading...</a>