Acknowledging the concern, a senior official said the government was closely monitoring developments related to the proposed US legislation and remained in touch with Washington at various levels
Thursday's announcement marks the latest salvo by Trump, who has slapped sweeping tariffs on US trading partners since returning to the White House last year.
His remarks come amid reports that the US Senate has advanced a Russia sanctions bill that would authorise President Donald Trump to impose tariffs of up to 100% on countries buying Russian oil, inclu ...
While the bill specifically targets major buyers such as India and China, it leaves the decision on whether to impose tariffs and at what level to the president's discretion.