New Delhi, Aug. 1 -- Karnataka Chief Minister Siddaramaiah on Friday said that the United States' decision to impose a 25 per cent tariff, along with an additional penalty on India for importing oil from Russia, would affect not just the nation but also the individual states.

"It will impact the state also, and the whole country at large. I will discuss this issue with the concerned Minister," the Chief Minister told reporters.

Karnataka Minister Priyank Kharge expressed concern over the development, saying he hoped the central government would re-engage in dialogue with the United States to mitigate the tariff hike.

Priyank Kharge said, "This is something that we might have to live with, but we'll see how it impacts. I'm hopeful that ...