New Delhi/IBNS, Jan. 15 -- Congress MP Shashi Tharoor has expressed "serious concern" over US President Donald Trump's announcement of an additional 25 percent tariff on all countries, including India, that trade with Iran.

Speaking to ANI, Tharoor described the proposed levy on Indian products as "troubling" and "very serious," warning that "no Indian company will be viable in exporting to America at 75 percent tariffs."

Tharoor added that only sectors not covered by sanctions, such as pharmaceuticals, may remain viable.

"The other items will not be viable. So it is troubling. I don't know what the government is saying, but from my point of view this is very serious. I hope the new US Ambassador will work hard with both governments to...