India has condemned Washington’s decision to impose an additional 25% tariff on Indian imports, describing the move as "unfair, unjustified and unreasonable." In a statement issued on 6 August, the government said it was unfortunate that the United States had chosen to escalate trade tensions. New Delhi added that it would take “all actions necessary” to safeguard the country’s national interests, though it did not spell out specific counter-measures or a timeline. The remarks signal the prospect of retaliatory steps or a possible challenge at the World Trade Organization as the two countries’ trade relationship comes under renewed strain.