Trump has doubled tariffs on Indian imports to 50% over its continued Russian oil purchases and warned of further secondary sanctions, while giving China until 12 August to finalise a tariff deal.
US President Donald Trump hinted on 6 August 2025 that his administration might impose additional tariffs on China, if it continues buying Russian oil. China, alongside India, is a major buyer of Russian Oil.
Trump has imposed an additional 25% tariffs on Indian imports, on top of the existing 25% tariffs, citing India’s continued purchase of Russian oil.
Trump also mentioned plans for more secondary sanctions to pressure Russia to end its war in Ukraine. He already warned of increased tariffs and secondary sanctions on Russia’s allies, such as China and India. The 50% tariffs on Indian imports are a direct consequence of India’s decision to maintain its energy trade with Russia.
China faces a 12 August deadline to finalise a lasting tariff agreement with the Trump administration, following preliminary deals in May and June.
On 2 April 2025, Trump signed an executive order imposing a 10% baseline tariff on imports from all countries, including reciprocal tariffs targeting nations with significant US trade deficits. However, on 9 April, he announced a three-month suspension of all reciprocal tariffs, excluding those on China.
