U.S. tariff policy adjustments imminent: India's energy procurement shift may drive tariff reductions

LiquidatedAgain · 2026-01-30T14:11:01+00:00

The U.S. Department of the Treasury stated at the Davos Forum that it will assess the sustainability of the 25% tariff policy imposed on India, as it has led to a sharp decline in India's procurement of Russian oil. The U.S. side recognizes that excessive tariffs could harm economic and trade relations with India, and if India diversifies its energy procurement, the U.S. may consider reducing or waiving the tariffs.

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2026-01-30 14:11:01

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The U.S. government recently sent an important signal on the international stage. According to reports, senior officials from the U.S. Department of the Treasury stated during the Davos Forum that due to unforeseen ripple effects caused by the previously imposed 25% additional tariffs on India, the U.S. is carefully evaluating the sustainability of this tariff policy and may consider adjustments.

Dramatic Changes in India’s Oil Procurement Pattern

Behind this policy shift is a significant change in India’s energy procurement landscape. According to U.S. observations, India’s oil refining system, which was previously highly dependent on Russian oil, is experiencing a severe decline in procurement under U.S. tariff pressure. The U.S. Department of the Treasury pointed out that India’s demand for Russian oil imports has plummeted, and this rapid reversal in procurement behavior has far exceeded U.S. expectations.

The Game of Energy Policy Shift

This situation indicates that U.S. tariffs can indeed influence India’s energy procurement decisions. However, in the long term, the U.S. seems to recognize that excessive tariff measures could harm economic and trade relations with India. The Treasury stated that as long as India can adjust its energy procurement structure and diversify its energy sources, the U.S. may consider reducing or waiving related tariffs.

This issue involves not only technical aspects of energy policy but also deeper economic interests. The U.S. emphasizes that these trade measures have brought tangible benefits to the U.S. economy, while also exploring how to balance maintaining its own interests with preserving key partnerships.

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