The United States will remove the additional 25% Tariff on Indian goods from February 7, 2026, following commitments made by India on energy imports and defence cooperation, according to an executive order issued by the White House.
The order states that, effective 12.01 a.m. EST on February 7, products of India imported into the U.S. will no longer be subject to the additional ad valorem duty of 25% imposed earlier under Executive Order 14329.
The White House said India has committed to stop directly or indirectly importing Russian oil, to purchase U.S. energy products, and to enter into a framework with the United States to expand defence cooperation over the next 10 years.
In August 2025, the U.S. had imposed reciprocal tariffs of 25% and an additional 25% levy on Indian goods, citing India’s continued purchase of Russian crude oil. The move was linked to concerns arising from Executive Order 14066, under which the U.S. declared a national emergency related to Russia’s actions.
In the latest executive order issued on Friday local time, President Donald Trump said he had received additional information and recommendations from senior officials regarding India’s efforts to address the national emergency. He stated that India had taken “significant steps” to align with the U.S. on national security, foreign policy, and economic matters.
“Accordingly, I have determined to eliminate the additional ad valorem rate of duty imposed on imports of articles of India,” the President said, adding that the decision was necessary and appropriate to deal with the national emergency declared earlier.
The executive order also cautioned that the tariffs could be reimposed if India resumes directly or indirectly importing Russian oil. It stated that, if such imports are detected, the U.S. Secretary of Commerce would recommend whether additional action, including the reimposition of the 25% duty, should be taken.
The order authorises Secretary of State Marco Rubio to take necessary actions under the International Emergency Economic Powers Act (IEEPA) to implement the decision. It also directs all executive departments and agencies to take appropriate measures within their authority to carry out the order.
The Secretary of Commerce, in coordination with the Secretaries of State and the Treasury and other senior officials, will monitor India’s compliance with the commitments outlined in the executive order.
