Many smaller countries’ exports have faced 10 percent tariffs since the president first announced, then suspended, an initial wave of policies in April. Others have staved off eye-watering rates after brokering deals with the United States that set their tariffs generally between 15 and 20 percent.

News of the additional levy on Indian imports has earned mixed reactions from Washington trade groups and businesses.

US President Donald Trump has ruled out the possibility of trade negotiations with India, until the issue of tariffs is resolved. “No, not until we get it resolved,” Trump said in the Oval Office in response to a question on whether he expects increased trade negotiations with India since he has announced 50 per cent tariffs on the country.

Narendra Modi has vowed to deepen India’s ties with Russia, despite Donald Trump’s tariff threats over buying Russian oil.

The US senator's remarks came amid tariff tensions between India and the US over Trump's 50% tariff threat on all Indian goods.

PM Narendra Modi and Vladimir Putin held talks over the phone on Friday, amid Donald Trump's tariff announcement for India over buying Russian oil.