<h1>Leader urges government to counter 25% import tariffs by boosting self-reliance and protecting key sectors</h1> A political leader urged the national government to respond to newly imposed 25 percent tariffs on imports by a foreign country and penalties on oil imports from a third country by promoting economic self-reliance and protecting key domestic sectors. The tariffs, announced as a pressure tactic to influence trade negotiations, target all goods from the country and are set to take effect on August 1. The leader emphasized the need to safeguard the interests of farmers, small and medium industries, and national priorities, advocating for employment-focused policies to foster prosperity and uphold constitutional welfare goals. The foreign country criticized the national trade policies as strenuous and announced the tariffs and penalties publicly via social media.