Trump left trade talks with India amid tariff controversy

US President Donald Trump has said To double tariff on Indian imports.

When pressed ANI In the Oval Office, even if he expected a negotiation of the new 50% tariff to be resumed in light, Mr. Trump said that he did not.

“No, not until we solve it,” he replied.

India and American teams had Ended in fifth round of talks For the agreement in July in Washington, before the time limit of 1 August for Mr. Trump’s tariff suspension. On August 25, an American team was to visit India For the next round of interaction for the proposed bilateral trade agreement between the two countries.

But on Wednesday (August 6, 2025), the White House issued an executive order, in which an additional 25% was implemented in tariffs on Indian goods, making the total levy to 50%. The administration cited the concerns of national security and foreign policy, especially pointing to India’s ongoing import of Russian oil.

The order claims that these imports, whether direct or through middlemen, present an “unusual and extraordinary threat” to the United States and justify emergency economic measures.

According to US officials, on August 7, the initial 25% tariff came into force. The additional levy will be effective in 21 days and will apply to all Indian goods entering American ports – already with exceptions of goods in transit and some discount categories.