<h1>Tariff imposition on Indian imports prompts call to boost self-reliance and protect farmers and domestic industries.</h1> The announcement of a unilateral tariff imposition on Indian imports and accompanying penalties on oil purchases constitutes an extraterritorial trade measure used to exert pressure, creating regulatory and economic disruption. The commentary urges the Central government to respond by pursuing self-reliance through industrial promotion, employment-focused policies, and targeted support for farmers and SMEs to protect national priorities.