President Donald Trump imposed an additional 25% tariff on India as punishment for importing Russian oil, according to a document posted on the White House website — an escalation of his trade battle with New Delhi and his first use of so-called secondary sanctions on countries the US says are fueling Moscow’s war machine.

India, which now faces among the highest tariff rates imposed by the US, called the levy "unjustified and unreasonable".

Donald Trump's administration has escalated trade tensions with India, imposing tariffs due to energy ties with Russia and stalled trade negotiations. This move, coupled with disagreements over diplomatic interventions and strategic alignments,