imho....this violates Trump’s purpose for tariffs...to level the playing field...i.e., fair trade....
Your Putin has 2 days to end his invasion.
See posts #'s 2 and 5. I'm a free trader too. But my idea of free trade involves the other side dropping their tariffs and import restrictions. What we've had for years with India (and other countries) isn't even close to free trade ... even before Trump. If Trump causes them to lower their tariffs and import restrictions for the first time in practically forever, then it's moving us closer to free trade.
Trump was very clear this tariff is for another purpose.
Punitive tariffs used to coerce behavior only works about 25% of the time.
This was for purchase of Russian oil and they’ll get another 10% for BRICS. India can’t continue to serve two masters. Pick a side is what this amounts to. I think he should have cut their visas because it would have punished India and brought MAGA on board for hitting at Russia.
Durka durka!
ADDRESSING THREATS TO THE UNITED STATES BY THE GOVERNMENT OF THE RUSSIAN FEDERATION
Executive Orders
August 6, 2025
To deal with the national emergency described in Executive Order 14066, I determine that it is necessary and appropriate to impose an additional ad valorem duty on imports of articles of India, which is directly or indirectly importing Russian Federation oil. In my judgment, imposing tariffs, as described below, in addition to maintaining the other measures taken to address the national emergency described in Executive Order 14066, will more effectively deal with the national emergency described in Executive Order 14066.
Sec. 2. Imposition of Tariffs. (a) I find that the Government of India is currently directly or indirectly importing Russian Federation oil.
(b) Accordingly, and as consistent with applicable law, articles of India imported into the customs territory of the United States shall be subject to an additional ad valorem rate of duty of 25 percent