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Trump's 50% tariffs on India kick in

Donald Trump says he is punishing India over its purchases of Russian oil.

Donald Trump's steep 50% tariffs on India have kicked in, weeks after the US president issued an executive order imposing an additional 25% penalty on India over its purchases of Russian oil and weapons. Significant damage to the Indian economy is expected, especially in its vital export-driven sectors, such as clothing. We speak to Indian exporters and business owners about the impact.

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Presenter: Luke Jones.

(Photo: The US imposes a 25 per cent extra tariff on India, severely impacting domestic exports, Mumbai - 07 Aug 2025. Credit: Photo by DIVYAKANT SOLANKI/EPA/Shutterstock)

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