The White House has announced a modification to tariffs imposed on imports from India, following the country's commitments regarding Russian oil and expanded defense cooperation with the United States.
In an order issued on February 6, 2026, President Donald J. Trump referenced earlier executive actions taken in response to Russia’s activities in Ukraine. These included Executive Order 14066 of March 8, 2022, which prohibited certain imports from Russia such as crude oil and petroleum products, and Executive Order 14329 of August 6, 2025, which imposed a 25 percent additional ad valorem duty on imports from India due to its importation of Russian oil.
President Trump stated: “I have received additional information and recommendations from senior officials regarding India’s efforts to address the national emergency described in Executive Order 14066. Specifically, India has committed to stop directly or indirectly importing Russian Federation oil, has represented that it will purchase United States energy products from the United States, and has recently committed to a framework with the United States to expand defense cooperation over the next 10 years.”
After reviewing these developments, President Trump determined that “India has taken significant steps to address the national emergency described in Executive Order 14066 and to align sufficiently with the United States on national security, foreign policy, and economic matters.” He added: “Accordingly, I have determined to eliminate the additional ad valorem rate of duty imposed on imports of articles of India pursuant to Executive Order 14329. In my judgment, this modification is necessary and appropriate to deal with the national emergency declared in Executive Order 14066.”
Effective at 12:01 a.m. eastern standard time on February 7, 2026, Indian goods imported into the U.S. will no longer be subject to the additional tariff. The relevant provisions in the Harmonized Tariff Schedule are terminated as part of this action. Any required refunds for duties already collected will be processed according to existing law and procedures by U.S. Customs and Border Protection.
The Secretary of State is authorized—alongside other relevant departments—to take actions needed for implementation. The Secretary of Homeland Security will determine if further changes are required in customs regulations.
Ongoing monitoring is mandated under this order; if India resumes importing Russian oil directly or indirectly as defined previously by executive order, officials must recommend whether new actions—including reinstating tariffs—should be considered.
The order specifies that nothing within it should limit legal authorities or budgetary functions assigned elsewhere by law. It also clarifies that it does not create enforceable rights for any party against the U.S. government or its agencies.
