August 7th, 2025 – To address the ongoing national emergency stemming from Russia’s actions in Ukraine, the President has issued an Executive Order imposing a 25% tariff on imports from India due to its continued direct or indirect importation of Russian oil. The order outlines the scope, implementation, and potential expansion of these trade measures to uphold U.S. national security and foreign policy objectives.
Background and Purpose
The order builds on Executive Order 14066 (March 2022), which banned certain Russian oil imports due to Russia’s aggression against Ukraine.
After receiving new intelligence, the President finds that the national emergency still exists.
To strengthen the U.S. response, the President is imposing new tariffs targeting countries indirectly supporting Russian oil exports—specifically India.
Tariffs on India
Reason: India is determined to be directly or indirectly importing Russian oil.
New Tariff: A 25% additional ad valorem duty will apply to articles imported from India.
Effective Date: 21 days after the order is issued (with limited exceptions for goods already in transit).
Scope and Exceptions
The 25% duty:
Stacks with other tariffs unless exempted (e.g., under Section 232 or EO 14257 Annex II).
Does not apply to certain exempted goods under U.S. law (50 U.S.C. 1702(b)).
Applies to foreign trade zones unless goods qualify for “domestic status.”
Monitoring and Future Action
The Secretary of Commerce will monitor whether other countries are importing Russian oil.
The Secretary of State and other senior officials may recommend additional duties on other countries.
The President may modify the order if:
Retaliation occurs,
New information emerges,
Affected countries change behavior.
Delegated Authority
The Secretary of State, in consultation with other agencies, is authorized to implement and enforce the order.
Customs and Border Protection (CBP) and the Department of Homeland Security can take necessary administrative actions.
Definitions
“Russian Federation oil”: Any oil/petroleum products tied to Russia, regardless of seller nationality.
“Indirectly importing”: Includes routing Russian oil through intermediaries or third countries.
Legal & Administrative Provisions
Severability clause ensures the order remains valid even if parts are struck down.
Implementation must align with existing law and budget constraints.
No private legal rights are created by this order.
Read the full Executive Order here: Addressing Threats to The United States by the Government of the Russian Federation – The White House
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