Addressing Threats to the United States by the Government of the Russian Federation
This executive order (EO 14329) declares that the national emergency related to Russian actions against Ukraine continues and uses trade measures to pressure countries that import Russian oil. It imposes a new 25% ad valorem tariff on imports into the United States of goods originating in India on the finding that India is directly or indirectly importing Russian oil. The order also creates a process for monitoring other countries that import Russian oil and authorizes similar tariffs or measures against them. The stated purpose is to reduce support for the Russian Federation by discouraging third‑party purchases of Russian oil; the likely impacts include higher costs for U.S. importers and consumers of Indian goods, strain on U.S.–India trade and diplomatic relations, and potential retaliatory measures by affected countries.
Key Points
- 1Imposition of tariff: a 25% ad valorem duty (a tariff calculated as a percentage of the goods’ value) will apply to articles of India imported into the U.S., effective 21 days after the order (with a narrow transit/entry exception allowing certain shipments entered before Sept 17, 2025).
- 2Legal basis and scope: the order cites the International Emergency Economic Powers Act (IEEPA), the National Emergencies Act, and other statutes to treat imports from India as part of the U.S. response to threats posed by the Russian government.
- 3Stacking and exceptions: the 25% duty is in addition to other applicable duties, fees, and charges unless those imports are covered by section 232 actions (national security tariffs) — in that case the EO’s duty does not apply. It also excludes articles excepted under 50 U.S.C. 1702(b) and items listed in Annex II to EO 14257 (a separate tariff-related EO).
- 4Implementation and enforcement: the Secretary of State (with consultation from Treasury, Commerce, DHS, USTR, and White House advisors) is authorized to implement the order, issue regulations under IEEPA, and delegate functions. DHS and the U.S. International Trade Commission will determine needed changes to the Harmonized Tariff Schedule; U.S. Customs and Border Protection enforces the duty.
- 5Monitoring and expansion: the Secretary of Commerce will identify other countries directly or indirectly importing Russian oil. If such a finding is made, the Secretary of State (in consultation with other senior officials) will recommend whether the President should impose similar 25% duties on those countries. The President can modify the order in response to new information, changed circumstances, or foreign retaliation.