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Executive order · Friday 6 February 2026

Modifying Duties To Address Threats To The United States By The Government Of The Russian Federation

U.S. lifts 25% import tariff on Indian goods after India halts Russian oil imports.

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The move rewards India for aligning with U.S. sanctions on Russia and promises closer economic and defense ties, reducing trade barriers and strengthening the U.S.-India relationship.

What the order does ​

  • Removes the 25% additional duty on Indian goods imposed due to India’s earlier Russian oil imports.
  • Directs immediate tariff schedule updates and refunds duties collected since the prior order.
  • Authorizes U.S. agencies to enact and monitor the order.
  • Requires ongoing monitoring of India’s compliance, with a process to reimpose tariffs if India resumes Russian oil imports.

Who it affects ​

  • Indian exporters sending goods to the United States.
  • U.S. importers and businesses relying on Indian products.
  • U.S. government agencies responsible for trade and customs enforcement.

Context ​

The tariff was first imposed due to India’s direct or indirect Russian oil purchases amid U.S. sanctions following Russia’s actions in Ukraine.