With 25% tariff and the threat of further penalties over the trade with Russia, President Donald Trump has dashed the hope of many in the country that he would be India’s best friend in his second term.

The president said Wednesday that imports from India would be subject to a 25 percent tariff as of Friday, as trade talks between the countries hit a stumbling block.

India “is our friend,” Trump said on his Truth Social platform, but its tariffs on U.S. products “are far too high.

In a significant escalation, Trump has imposed a 25% tariff on Indian goods from 1 August, attributing it to India's high tariffs and defense ties with Russia. The move is expected to impact sectors like apparel and auto components as India assesses its response amid ongoing trade talks.

President Donald Trump said India would face a 25% tariff on Aug. 1 and promised other penalties over the country's Russian energy and military buys.

He said India, which has the world's fifth largest economy, will also face an unspecified penalty but did not elaborate on the amount or what it was for.

Donald Trump has slapped 25% tariffs on India, alongside some penalties for buying oil and arms from Russia. A White House official has said that more information on additional penalties for India will be known soon.

US President Donald Trump has announced a 25% tariff on India starting August 1, citing high Indian trade barriers, military ties with Russia, and energy imports. A penalty will also apply. This comes amid growing trade tensions and talks of a stalled deal.

US President Donald Trump has announced a 25 per cent tariff on imports from India, along with an additional penalty, set to begin on August 1. The move was revealed through a series of posts on his social media platform,