Tariffs on Indian exports to the United States will surge to 50 percent by late August, as part of an effort by President Trump to pressure Russia into resolving its war in Ukraine.

President Donald Trump signed an executive order Wednesday to place an additional 25% tariff on India for its purchases of Russian oil, bringing the combined tariffs imposed by the United States on its ally to 50%.

Terming the US decision “unfair, unjustified and unreasonable”, MEA spokesperson Randhir Jaiswal said India will take all actions necessary to protect its national interest. “The US has in recent days targeted India’s oil imports from Russia.