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The tariffs, which took effect in Washington just after midnight on Wednesday, risk causing significant harm to India’s economy and further disrupting global supply chains.

US tariffs of 25% on Indian goods had gone into effect earlier this month, but Trump announced he planned to double that rate, citing New Delhi’s purchases of Russian oil. The White House argues these purchases indirectly finance Russia’s war against Ukraine.

Since returning to the White House in January, the US president has significantly increased tariffs on goods from many parts of the world. This has strained relations with both allied and rival economies and fueled fears of higher inflation.

This latest move leaves Indian exporters facing Trump’s highest US tariffs on foreign goods. Brazil is also struggling with a 50% tariff on its exports to the United States.

Indian ministers argue the country is being unfairly targeted because of its trade ties with Russia, and officials warn this will push India to work more closely with Moscow and Beijing and further distance itself from Washington.