New Delhi, Aug. 6 -- The US's announcement of an additional 25 per cent tariff on Indian imports over the purchase of Russian oil is placing "unnecessary strain on the trade environment," EY India's Trade Policy Leader Agneshwar Sen stated on Wednesday.

Speaking on the development, Sen expressed disappointment, noting that the announcement comes at a time when both nations were actively working to resolve earlier trade differences and strengthen relations through a trade agreement.

"It is disappointing to see additional tariffs being announced at a time when we are actively working towards resolving the earlier differences and to strengthen our trade relationship through a trade agreement. Announcing another 25% tariff places unnecessar...