US President Donald Trump has lifted a 25% tariff on Indian imports, following India’s pledge to cease purchasing Russian oil and enhance ties with the United States. The tariff, imposed in August 2025 under a national emergency related to Russia’s actions in Ukraine, was revoked by Trump through an executive order.
Trump stated that India has taken significant measures to address the national emergency outlined in Executive Order 14066 and to align with the US on national security, foreign policy, and economic issues. India has assured to halt the direct or indirect import of Russian oil and to increase purchases of US energy products, as well as to bolster defense cooperation with the US over the next decade.
As a result of India’s commitments, Trump deemed it appropriate to eliminate the additional 25% duty on Indian goods. The tariff removal is effective for Indian goods entering consumption or withdrawn from bonded warehouses after 12:01 a.m. Eastern time on February 7, 2026.
The executive order terminates specific tariff headings in the US Harmonized Tariff Schedule and instructs for the processing of duty refunds already collected under existing US Customs and Border Protection protocols. The decision to lift the tariff comes after the US administration penalized India for importing Russian oil despite efforts to reduce Moscow’s energy revenues post the Ukraine invasion.
Trump has empowered the Secretary of State, in collaboration with other departments, to execute the order. The Commerce Department is tasked with monitoring India’s adherence to not buying Russian oil, with provisions to reimpose the tariff if India resumes such imports.
The White House formalized its stance through the executive order, emphasizing that it does not establish enforceable legal rights and will be implemented in accordance with existing laws and funding availability. This move aligns with Washington’s strategy to pressure Russia while rewarding partners that support US sanctions and long-term security objectives post the Ukraine conflict.
