Commerce to monitor Indian imports of Russian oil; State to recommend if 25% tariff should be reimposed

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The Secretary of Commerce monitors and determines whether India resumes directly or indirectly importing Russian Federation oil; if resumption is found, the Secretary of State provides recommendations on additional U.S. actions, including possible reimposition of the 25% duty.

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The president issued an executive order eliminating an additional 25% ad valorem duty that had been imposed on certain imports from India under Executive Order 14329. The tariff removal, effective Feb. 7, 2026, follows India’s commitments to stop directly or indirectly importing Russian oil, to buy U.S. energy products, and to expand defense cooperation with the United States. U.S. agencies — led by Commerce and State — will monitor India for any resumption of Russian oil imports and may recommend reimposing the duty if that occurs. The order directs agencies to implement the change and process any required refunds under applicable law.

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The claim aligns with the text of the executive action: the Secretary of Commerce shall monitor India’s direct or indirect imports of Russian Federation oil, and if such imports resume, the Secretary of State (with key officials) shall recommend actions, including potential reimposition of a 25% ad valorem duty. The cited documents from the White House and the corresponding executive order confirm these provisions.

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Update · Feb 07, 2026, 10:38 AMTrue
The claim aligns with the text of the executive action: the Secretary of Commerce shall monitor India’s direct or indirect imports of Russian Federation oil, and if such imports resume, the Secretary of State (with key officials) shall recommend actions, including potential reimposition of a 25% ad valorem duty. The cited documents from the White House and the corresponding executive order confirm these provisions.
- https://www.whitehouse.gov/presidential-actions/2026/02/modifying-duties-to-address-threats-to-the-united-states-by-the-government-of-the-russian-federation-04b2/
- https://www.govinfo.gov/content/pkg/DCPD-202500829/pdf/DCPD-202500829.pdf
Original article · Feb 06, 2026
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