India, Aug. 6 -- Shortly after US President Donald Trump announced an additional 25 percent against India, the Indian government has stated it will move to "protect national interest."

The United States has in recent days targeted India's oil imports from Russia.

2. We have already made clear our position on these issues, including the fact that our imports are based on market factors and done with the overall objective of ensuring the energy security of 1.4 billion people of India.

3. It is therefore extremely unfortunate that the US should choose to impose additional tariffs on India for actions that several other countries are also taking in their own national interest.

4. We reiterate that these actions are unfair, unjustified and...