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This move by President Donald Trump is intended to penalize New Delhi for its purchases of Russian oil, which have become a significant revenue source for Moscow amid its ongoing conflict in Ukraine.<\/p>\n<p>This latest development further complicates US-India relations, potentially prompting India to seek closer ties with China. Since returning to the presidency in January, Trump has imposed new duties on both allies and rivals, and the current tariff represents one of the highest imposed on any trading partner.<\/p>\n<p>Notably, certain sectors, such as <strong>pharmaceuticals and computer chips<\/strong>, remain exempt from these tariffs, although the Trump administration is conducting investigations that could lead to additional duties on these industries. <strong>Smartphones<\/strong> are also among the products exempt from these new tariffs. Industries previously targeted, including <strong>steel, aluminum, and automobiles<\/strong>, are likewise spared from these general levies.<\/p>\n<p>In 2024, the United States was India\u2019s largest export market, with exports totaling <strong>$87.3 billion<\/strong>. However, analysts warn that a tariff of this magnitude resembles a trade embargo and could significantly impact smaller businesses. Exporters in sectors such as textiles, seafood, and jewelry have already reported cancelled orders from the US, leading to concerns about potential job losses as competition from countries like Bangladesh and Vietnam increases.<\/p>\n<p><strong>New Delhi<\/strong> has labeled Washington\u2019s decision as &quot;unfair, unjustified, and unreasonable.&quot; The country is working to mitigate the impact of these tariffs, with Prime Minister Narendra Modi vowing to reduce the tax burden on citizens during his annual address commemorating India&#8217;s independence. Modi has also reiterated his commitment to maintaining India&#8217;s self-reliance.<\/p>\n<p>Previously, the Indian foreign ministry stated that the country began importing oil from Russia after traditional supplies were redirected to Europe following its invasion of Ukraine. At that time, Washington had actively encouraged such imports to stabilize the global energy market. In 2024, Russia accounted for approximately <strong>36 percent<\/strong> of India&#8217;s crude oil imports, providing considerable savings on import costs and keeping domestic fuel prices stable.<\/p>\n<p>Despite the potential repercussions, the Trump administration remained steadfast in its tariff plans leading up to the implementation date. Trump&#8217;s trade adviser, Peter Navarro, remarked that &quot;India doesn&#8217;t appear to want to recognize its role in the bloodshed,&quot; further expressing concerns over India&#8217;s growing ties with Chinese President <strong>Xi Jinping<\/strong>.<\/p>\n<p>Wendy Cutler, senior vice president at the Asia Society Policy Institute, highlighted the troubling shift in US-India relations, noting that India has transformed from a promising candidate for an early trade agreement to a nation facing some of the highest tariffs imposed by the US on any trading partner. Cutler emphasized that although India has been reforming and opening its markets, Trump&#8217;s aggressive tariff policies may jeopardize these trends and have fostered a significant erosion of trust between the two nations.<\/p>\n<p>Trump has utilized tariffs as a mechanism to address perceived unfair trade practices and trade imbalances, with US trade deficits serving as a primary justification for his elevated duties on numerous economies that took effect in early August, affecting partners from the <strong>European Union<\/strong> to Indonesia. 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