Archive · 20 Nov 2025
US, India Clash Over Tariffs Amid Changing Energy Imports
A group in the US wants the US to stop charging a 25% tax on some Indian goods.
This is because India is buying less oil from Russia, which is why the US put the tax on in the first place.
India is now buying more oil and gas from the US, so the group thinks the tax shouldn't stay.
The US president said he knows India is buying less Russian oil, but he didn't say if he'll stop the tax.
The Global Trade Research Initiative (GTRI) urged the US to withdraw a 25% tariff on Indian goods under the 'Russian oil' category.
GTRI argues that the tariff is no longer justified as India has significantly reduced its crude purchases from Russia.
US President Donald Trump acknowledged India's reduction in Russian oil imports but did not commit to tariff rollback.
GTRI warns that retaining the tariff could damage bilateral ties and slow trade progress.
India has increased its imports of US petroleum crude and LPG, and reduced exports of petroleum products to the US.
- Who
- The Global Trade Research Initiative (GTRI) and US President Donald Trump
- What
- Disagreed over the rollback of a 25% tariff on Indian goods
- When
- Recently
- Where
- Internationally, between the US and India
- Why
- To address India's changing energy imports and boost US energy shipments
GTRI and Indian Exporters
US Administration
Tariff Justification
GTRI and Indian Exporters
Lost due to India's reduced Russian oil imports
US Administration
Not explicitly stated in the articles
- Tariff Imposed
- 25% on Indian goods under 'Russian oil' category
- Justification Lost
- India's sharp reduction in Russian oil imports
- US President's Stance
- Acknowledged India's reduced imports but did not commit to tariff rollback
- India's Energy Shift
- Increased imports of US petroleum crude and LPG, reduced exports to US
- Potential Impact of Retaining Tariff
- Damage to bilateral ties and slow trade progress
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