The US President announced the tariffs, stating they will come into effect on August 1. He cited India's ongoing energy partnerships with Russia, particularly at a time when the West continues to push for an end to the conflict in Ukraine.

US President Donald Trump announced on Wednesday that the United States is still in trade negotiations with India, despite earlier threatening to impose a 25% tariff on Indian imports starting Friday.

US President Donald Trump's decision to slap harsh tariffs on Indian exports and a "penalty" on purchases of Russian weapons and energy will cost thousands of jobs and could fundamentally change the nature of bilateral ties,