United States President Donald J. Trump has signed an Executive Order removing the 25 percent tariff penalty previously imposed on India over its purchase of Russian energy. The move marks a significant shift in trade measures affecting bilateral economic engagement between the two countries.
The Executive Order states that India has taken steps to address US concerns related to energy imports and trade alignment.
Commitment to Energy Imports
As outlined in the order, India has committed to stopping direct or indirect imports of Russian oil. The United States administration noted that India has represented its intention to increase purchases of energy from the United States.
The decision reflects the US assessment that India has taken what it described as “significant steps” to align sufficiently with the stated requirements linked to the tariff measure.
Trade and Policy Implications
The removal of the 25 percent tariff penalty is expected to ease trade pressures and support ongoing economic engagement between the two countries. The development comes amid broader efforts to strengthen bilateral cooperation in the trade and energy sectors.
The announcement also follows recent progress in trade discussions, including developments related to the US-India interim trade agreement framework, which focuses on market access and tariff adjustments.
Bilateral Engagement Continues
The Executive Order signals continued policy coordination between India and the United States in areas of trade and energy. Both countries remain engaged in discussions aimed at expanding economic cooperation and strengthening long-term strategic ties.
Further developments are expected as both sides continue to review trade and energy commitments under evolving bilateral frameworks.
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