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You’re not mistaken — on August 6, 2025, President Donald Trump signed an executive order imposing an additional 25% tariff on imports from India, citing India’s purchase of Russian oil as a key issue. That increases the total U.S. tariff on Indian goods to 50%. These increased duties will come into effect 21 days later (AP News).

⚠️ Details & Timeline

• The initial 25% tariff was announced on July 30, set to begin August 1; it targeted Indian goods in response to trade barriers and India’s purchases of energy and arms from Russia (Politico).
• The additional 25% “penalty” tariff, raising the total to 50%, was formally enacted on August 6. It specifically targets India’s Russian oil imports and will become effective 21 days later, giving India a brief window to negotiate (AP News).

As of today, August 6, the combined tariff stands at 50%, though the full economic impacts will unfold after the effective date.

🔎 Economic & Market Impact

Impact on India

• Sectors likely hardest hit include textiles, garments, jewelry, auto parts, electronics, and marine products — many of which depend heavily on U.S. exports (reuters.com).
• Exporters in Gujarat, Maharashtra, and Morbi (especially ceramics) are warning of reduced competitiveness, lost margins, and heightened planning uncertainty (reuters.com).
• Analysts expect export growth of Indian goods to decline, with potential GDP effects. Fitch has already trimmed India’s FY26 growth estimate to around 6.3% (www.ndtv.com, The Economic Times).

Impact on U.S. Consumers and Businesses

• Higher prices expected on products like Android smartphones, clothing, auto parts, and jewelry—U.S. consumers may face sticker shocks on even basic goods (Indiatimes).
• Although some exports (e.g. pharmaceuticals and electronics) were exempted initially, the broader tariffs could still ripple across the U.S. supply chain (www.ndtv.com).
• Corporate positioning impacted: ETFs tracking Indian equities, such as INDA, have dropped significantly amid investor concerns. India’s equities have slipped ~6% over the past month, contrasting sharply with gains in China’s ETFs (marketwatch.com).

Strategic Responses

• Despite rising tensions, companies like Apple, Google, Tesla, Costco, and others continue investing in India due to its key role in supply chain diversification. Google is building a major data center in Andhra Pradesh; Apple had already shifted part of its iPhone production to India—but now raises concerns about the new duty regime impacting that shift (reuters.com).
• India continues to engage in trade talks with the U.S., aiming for a fair and mutually beneficial agreement. Negotiations over agriculture and market access remain central sticking points. A bilateral trade pact is expected to progress in late 2025 (India Briefing).

📊 Summary Table

✅ In summary

Yes — as of August 6, 2025, the U.S. tariff on Indian imports will reach 50%, including a new penalty tied to India’s Russian oil trade. All measures take full effect 21 days after the order’s signing. Trade tensions are escalating, trade talks remain critical, and key export sectors in India along with U.S. consumers and international firms are bracing for impact.