Trump's 50 pct tariff on imports from India takes effect


By Xu Jing

WASHINGTON, Aug. 27 (Xinhua) -- A 50 percent tariff on imports from India, imposed by U.S. President Donald Trump, took effect Wednesday.

India now joins Brazil in facing a 50 percent U.S. tariff, one of the highest rates set by Washington. By doubling the tax on imports of Indian goods, Trump is punishing India for buying Russian oil.

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