50% Tariff on India: MEA Calls US Move Over Russian Oil ‘Unfair, Unjustified and Unreasonable’
The Government of India has sharply criticized the United States after former President Donald Trump imposed an additional 25% tariff on Indian imports, raising the total tariff burden to 50%. The move, linked to India’s continued purchase of crude oil from Russia, has drawn widespread diplomatic concern.
In a strongly worded statement issued by the Ministry of External Affairs (MEA), India described the decision as “unfair, unjustified, and unreasonable.” The ministry emphasized that the U.S. action unfairly singles out India despite similar practices being followed by several other nations.
“It is therefore extremely unfortunate that the U.S. should choose to impose additional tariffs on India for actions that several other countries are also taking in their own national interest,” the MEA stated.
ALSO READ|Trump Doubles Down on India With 50% Tariff Over Russian Oil Imports
Reiterating India’s long-held position on oil imports from Russia, the government clarified that such purchases are “based on market factors” and are carried out with the objective of ensuring energy security for the country’s 1.4 billion citizens.
The statement follows Trump’s latest executive order, which accused India of indirectly funding the Russian war in Ukraine through energy imports and vowed reciprocal trade action. The sharp increase in tariffs is expected to further strain India-US trade relations, which were already under pressure due to ongoing disagreements over agricultural market access and non-tariff barriers.
Get Latest News Live on MTIMES along with Breaking News and Top Headlines, Political News and around The World.
You May Like
Trending Searches Today |
NEET PG 2025 Exam Analysis: Difficulty Level, Paper Review & Good Attempts
“India Struck Pakistan Hard and Smart”: Tharoor Praises Operation Sindoor in the US
India-US Joint Mission NISAR Launched Successfully by ISRO’s GSLV-F16
Trump Signs Executive Order Imposing New Tariffs on 68 Countries, Including India Allies
Asia Cup 2025: India to Clash with Pakistan on September 14 in UAE
AI for India 2.0 Empowers Rural Youth
- Impressive Playback Time- If you want to enjoy an uninterrupted listening experience, then you should choose Ekko Unplug…
- Swift Charging- These Bluetooth neckband earphones have 1.5 hours of charging time. 10 minutes of charging is sufficient…
- Seamless Connectivity- These neckband earphones can be connected to other devices by Bluetooth V5.2 technology. So, list…
- Impressive Playtime- This bluetooth neckband earphones have 15 hours of playback time and 60 hours standby time. So, enj…
- Seamless Connectivity- The Ekko Unplug N02 neckband has bluetooth version 5.1. This feature works well within the range …
- Quick Charging- If you are looking for a neckband that gets quickly charged and works throughout the day, then this blue…
- ERGONOMIC DESIGN: Experience comfort with soft, long-lasting earcups and MagSnap for secure hold and extended listening …
- 2 EQ MODES: Toggle between Equalizer mode and Sound Monster mode for a personalized audio experience.
- WIRELESS CONNECTIVITY: Offers seamless wireless performance with BT v5.4.
