India has strongly criticised the United States for imposing additional tariffs on its exports, calling the move “unfair, unjustified and unreasonable.”
In a statement on Tuesday, the Ministry of External Affairs of India said the new tariffs—linked to India’s oil imports from Russia—undermine its efforts to secure affordable energy for its 1.4bn citizens.
“It is extremely unfortunate that the US has targeted India for actions other countries are also taking in their national interest,” the statement said.
India added it would take necessary steps to safeguard its national interests.
The Trump administration announced a 25 percent hike on Indian goods, bringing total tariffs to 50 percent, with the new rates set to take effect by August 27.
