The US administration plans to eliminate an additional 25% tariff on Indian goods that was originally imposed in August 2025 due to India’s purchases of Russian oil, The Washington Post reported, citing a White House representative. That extra tariff was part of Washington’s pressure on New Delhi to curb its energy cooperation with Moscow.

Previously, Donald Trump announced a trade agreement with India that would reduce the United States’ retaliatory tariffs from 25% to 18%, effectively easing conditions for Indian exports. Until recently, it was uncertain whether the specific “oil” tariffs would be addressed separately. However, sources now indicate that the additional 25% tariff is slated for removal.

According to Trump, Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi allegedly agreed during a phone call to reduce purchases of Russian oil and partially shift to supplies from the US and potentially Venezuela. However, there has been no official confirmation of such commitments from the Indian side. Eliminating the punitive 25% tariff could mark a step toward normalizing trade relations and indicate that Washington is softening its stance on selecting energy partners. Nevertheless, future tariff policy will depend on actual changes in India’s energy import structure.