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This is the kind of move Trump likes to sell as strength: loud, unilateral, and supposedly irresistible. But when the bill comes due, it usually lands on consumers, importers, and diplomats who have to clean up the mess.
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An additional 25% tariff on covered Indian imports took effect on August 27, 2025, with the White House saying the duty stacks on top of existing charges for many affected goods and includes carveouts for some items.
The White House issued a half-staff proclamation on August 27, 2025, in response to the Minneapolis attack that day. The order runs through sunset on August 31, 2025.