Washington, Feb 7 (NationPress) US President Donald Trump has officially removed the 25 per cent tariff on imports from India, attributing this decision to India's pledges to cease purchasing Russian oil and enhance its security and economic collaborations with the United States.

Trump enacted an executive order that rescinds the additional duty that was initially implemented in August 2025 as part of a national emergency linked to Russia's actions in Ukraine.

“I have assessed that India has made considerable progress in addressing the national emergency outlined in Executive Order 14066 and has sufficiently aligned itself with the United States on matters of national security, foreign policy, and economic strategies,” Trump stated in the order.

He noted that India has committed to ending both direct and indirect imports of Russian oil. The order also highlighted that India has indicated it will purchase energy products from the US and has consented to a framework for expanding defense cooperation with Washington over the forthcoming decade.

In light of these advancements, Trump expressed his decision to abolish the additional 25 per cent duty on Indian products. “In my opinion, this adjustment is essential and suitable to address the national emergency declared in Executive Order 14066,” he stated.

The tariff will be eliminated for Indian goods that are consumed or withdrawn from bonded warehouses on or after 12:01 a.m. Eastern Time on February 7, 2026.

This order cancels several specific tariff categories in the US Harmonized Tariff Schedule and instructs that refunds for previously collected duties be processed according to existing US Customs and Border Protection guidelines.

This decision reverses a penalty that was enacted last year after the administration determined that India was importing Russian oil, despite US attempts to limit Moscow's energy income following the invasion of Ukraine.

Trump has authorized the Secretary of State, in coordination with the Treasury, Commerce, Homeland Security, and the US Trade Representative, to implement this order. The Department of Homeland Security may also make technical adjustments to the tariff schedule through a notification in the Federal Register.

The administration has preserved the option to reintroduce the tariff. The order directs the Commerce Department to keep an eye on whether India resumes its purchase of Russian oil. If such a situation arises, senior officials are instructed to advise on whether the 25 per cent duty should be reinstated.

Earlier this week, Trump commented on social media about the tariff, noting it was imposed due to concerns regarding Russian oil imports and indicated that it could be lifted if India aligned more closely with US energy and security objectives. The White House's decision formalizes this stance through the executive order signed on Friday.

The order clarifies that it does not establish any enforceable legal rights and will be executed in accordance with existing laws and available funding.

This action reflects Washington's broader strategy to exert pressure on Russia while rewarding partners that align with US sanctions and long-term security ambitions following the ongoing conflict in Ukraine.