Overview

• US Customs and Border Protection confirmed the higher duty took effect Wednesday, lifting tariffs on Indian goods to as much as 50%.
• Trump adviser Peter Navarro said India could receive a 25% reduction if it stops buying Russian oil and accused the purchases of financing Russia’s war effort.
• White House economic adviser Kevin Hassett warned President Trump would not ease tariffs unless India opens its markets, signaling a tougher line if New Delhi holds firm.
• The U.S. House Foreign Affairs Committee publicly criticized the decision to single out India, arguing it harms American consumers and damages the bilateral relationship.
• In India, RSS chief Mohan Bhagwat urged self‑reliance and swadeshi, while economist Raghuram Rajan called the tariffs a warning about weaponized trade and pressed for diversification and structural reforms.