In response to India's purchase of Russian crude oil, United States President Trump doubled the tariffs on Indian imports to the US, raising them to 50%. A week later, Trump affirmed that he was not contemplating any reduction in these tariffs. When queried about the possibility of lifting some tariffs, he unequivocally responded, "No." Prior to this increase, the US had imposed a 25% tariff on Indian goods, and the latest measure elevated this rate to 50%.