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'Won't end well' for India: White House trade advisor Navarro's latest rant against Delhi
White House trade advisor Peter Navarro stated that India needs to reconsider its trade negotiations with the United States. He described India as having high tariffs. Navarro also mentioned India's increased oil purchases from Russia. He suggested that India's current path aligns it with Russia and China. Navarro believes this alignment will not benefit India.

'It’s blood money, people are dying': Peter Navarro slams X again over India’s Russian oil buys
Peter Navarro called India's Russian oil purchases "blood money". He claimed India didn't buy much Russian oil before the Ukraine conflict. Navarro criticized India's tariffs and its oil purchases benefiting Russia. He also attacked Elon Musk for community notes on his posts. India defended its oil procurement as driven by national interest.

Musk vs Navarro: X CEO breaks silence after Trump aide gets fact-checked by Community notes on India charge
Elon Musk defended X's Community Notes and Grok after Peter Navarro, Trump's advisor, was fact-checked on claims about India's Russian oil purchases. Navarro attacked X, alleging Indian special interests were distorting US debate. India refuted Navarro's remarks as inaccurate, amidst growing strain in India-US relations over trade and energy ties.

'More' secondary sanctions on countries buying Russian oil can damage Moscow's economy: Bessent
US Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent stated that the Russian economy faces imminent collapse if the US and EU impose further secondary sanctions on nations purchasing Russian oil. The Trump administration has already imposed a 50% tariff on Indian oil purchases from Russia.

'Propaganda': Peter Navarro slams Elon Musk after his X post on India’s Russian oil purchases gets fact-checked
Peter Navarro, former Trump advisor, lashed out after being fact-checked on X for spreading misinformation about India's Russian oil purchases. He accused Elon Musk of allowing "propaganda" and reiterated his claim that India is exploiting the situation for profit. Navarro insisted India didn't buy Russian oil before the Ukraine invasion.

Trump offers peace pipe. Modi responds. What next?
After a period of heightened tensions marked by sharp rhetoric, a sudden shift in tone has occurred between US President Donald Trump and India's Prime Minister Narendra Modi. Despite earlier criticisms and concerns over India's foreign policy, both leaders are now expressing warmth and optimism about the bilateral relationship.
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India buys Russian oil purely to feed Russia war machine: Trump aide Peter Navarro
Peter Navarro has accused India of profiting from Russian oil and imposing high tariffs that cost American jobs, escalating tensions between the two nations. These remarks follow a Washington Post article highlighting conflicting efforts within the Trump administration to mend relations with India.
'US disappointed with India continuing to help fund Russia's war in Ukraine,’ says White House adviser
The US expresses disappointment over India's trade with Russia, suggesting it aids Russia's war efforts in Ukraine. India rejects these criticisms, asserting its energy procurement is driven by national interest following discounted Russian oil purchases post-Ukraine invasion. Tensions rise as the US imposes tariffs, questioning India's strategic partnership amid increased Russian oil imports.
Trump's advisor Navarro needles India once again
Peter Navarro, trade advisor to Donald Trump, is stirring controversy by supporting tariffs on foreign remote workers, potentially impacting India's IT services exports. This move resonates with Trump's "America First" agenda, targeting Indian tech workers and outsourcing. While formal tariffs may be challenging, non-tariff barriers could be employed, posing a threat to India's $250+ billion IT industry.
Navarro's statements are 'inaccurate and misleading': MEA rejects Trump aide's comments
The Ministry of External Affairs has refuted Peter Navarro's recent remarks on India, labeling them as inaccurate and misleading. MEA spokesperson Randhir Jaiswal emphasized the comprehensive global strategic partnership between India and the US. He reiterated the importance of this relationship, built on shared interests, democratic values, and strong people-to-people connections, expressing hope for continued progress based on mutual respect.
Scott Bessent calls India, China, Russia ‘bad actors’, brushes off SCO summit as ‘performative’
The Tianjin summit showcased rare warmth between India, Russia and China. Modi shared hugs with Xi and rode in the same car as Putin, projecting India’s strategic independence and signaling that it has options beyond Washington. For Modi, the SCO stage was an opportunity to highlight India’s autonomy while pushing back against Pakistan on terrorism and voicing concerns about China’s Belt and Road Initiative.
Trump begins to feel the heat for India bullying
Donald Trump's handling of US-India relations is facing intense criticism from both domestic and international circles, jeopardizing a long-standing bipartisan partnership. His imposition of tariffs, alignment with Pakistan due to personal business interests, and perceived disregard for India's strategic importance are raising alarms.
50% tariffs driving India towards Russia, China, says US' Ro Khanna; vows to protect bipartisan ties against 'Trump's ego'
Khanna, who co-chairs the US-India Caucus, said the 50% duties were not only hurting Indian exporters of products such as leather and textiles but also undermining American manufacturers. The California Democrat accused Trump of jeopardising a strategic partnership out of personal grievances. He added that the alliance with India was too vital to be put at risk.
Guns of Navarro, you dodge those blanks
The US wants India to align with its interests. Peter Navarro criticizes India for engaging with Russia and China. The US expresses displeasure over India's choices. India should pursue strategic autonomy. It can engage with multiple countries. Even friendly relations with the US are acceptable. India should focus on its own interests and navigate the geopolitical landscape effectively.
Trump set bad cops on India. Are good cops out now?
The Trump administration seems to be softening its tone towards India. Initially, there were criticisms regarding trade and relations with Russia. Now, officials are emphasising the importance of the US-India partnership. This shift may be a strategic move. It aims to balance pressure with cooperation. The US possibly recognizes India's significance in countering China.
Trump says India offered to cut tariffs to 'nothing', but it’s getting 'late' after years of one-sided trade
Donald Trump criticized India's trade practices. He said India treated the US unfairly for decades. Trump claimed India charged high tariffs, hindering American businesses. He mentioned India's reliance on Russia for oil and military supplies. Trump stated India's offer to cut tariffs came too late. He believes the trade relationship has been a one-sided disaster for a long time.
Peter Navarro’s ‘Brahmins’ remark on India sparks backlash — But who are the Boston Brahmins?
Peter Navarro ignited controversy by accusing "Brahmins" of profiting from India's Russian oil resale, sparking outrage in India due to the caste connotation. While some suggest Navarro alluded to "Boston Brahmins," a metaphor for American elites, many Indian critics condemned the remark as a casteist swipe at India's social fabric.
‘Gaddar Trump ka Antim Sanskar': Peter Navarro’s remark on ‘Brahmins’ sparks memefest in India
Peter Navarro's controversial statement accusing Brahmins in India of profiting from Russian oil trade has sparked widespread mockery and criticism online. Indian users responded with humor and sarcasm, turning the issue into a meme trend on social media.
Peter Navarro calls India ‘Maharaja of Tariffs’ but New Delhi is in denial
US President Donald Trump’s trade adviser, Peter Navarro, has sharply criticized India, calling it “literally the Maharaja of tariffs” and accusing New Delhi of being in denial about its high import barriers. Navarro said India’s trade restrictions hurt American businesses while benefiting from U.S. imports and condemned its growing oil trade with Russia, calling it “nothing but profiteering.”
Trump aide Navarro hits hard at PM Modi aligning with 'biggest authoritarian dictators' Putin and Xi Jinping
Navarro's criticism comes at a sensitive moment in India-US relations, already strained by Washington’s imposition of 50 per cent tariffs on Indian goods. The measures include an additional 25 per cent penalty tied to India’s continued purchases of discounted Russian crude oil. Navarro argued that India should instead strengthen its partnerships with the United States, Europe and Ukraine rather than deepening economic ties with Moscow.
Peter Navarro rakes up 'caste' over New Delhi's Russian oil deals
Peter Navarro criticized India's Russian oil imports. He claimed some elites are benefiting at the expense of ordinary Indians. The US has pressured India to halt these purchases. India defends its actions as stabilizing the global oil market. The US has imposed tariffs on Indian exports in response. These tariffs may impact exporters and jobs.
Trump's Brahmin-baiter advisor Navarro is an oddball
Peter Navarro, Trump's trade advisor, continues his criticism of India, accusing it of funding Russia's war through discounted oil and alleging Brahmin profiteering. He previously labeled the conflict "Modi's war" and India a "Kremlin laundromat," advocating for tariffs despite China's larger Russian oil purchases.
India challenges US rhetoric on Russian crude, Oil minister Puri counters 'laundromat' jibe
Amidst US criticism over Russian oil imports, India's Oil Minister Hardeep Puri defended the country's energy strategy, arguing that it stabilises global markets and prevents price surges. Puri refuted claims of undermining sanctions, highlighting adherence to international rules and legal transactions.
America should not make baseless statements like this: Congress criticises Peter Navarro's "Brahmin" remark
Congress leader Pawan Khera criticized Peter Navarro's "Brahmin" remark justifying US tariffs on India as baseless. Another politician Sagarika Ghose noted "Brahmin" is used to describe social or economic elites. Sanjeev Sanyal highlighted that Navarro's comments reflect biased narratives about India in US policy circles
'Brahmins profiteering off Indian people': Trump aide Peter Navarro makes a casteist jibe to justify 50% tariff on India
White House trade adviser Peter Navarro told Fox News that “You got Brahmins profiteering at the expense of the Indian people. We need that to stop,” accusing parts of India’s elite of benefiting from discounted Russian crude. He defended the Trump administration’s 50 per cent tariff on Indian goods and linked the trade pattern to Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s meetings with Vladimir Putin and Xi Jinping. Navarro said the oil purchases, he alleges, help finance the war in Ukraine and increase pressure on US taxpayers.
"Using our dollars to buy Russian oil," Trump's trade adviser Peter Navarro justifies 50% tariff on India
White House trade adviser Peter Navarro has launched a fresh attack on India, accusing it of funding Russia’s war in Ukraine through oil imports while blocking US goods with steep tariffs. His remarks come as Washington’s 50% tariffs on Indian products take effect. India has rejected the charges, arguing that its energy choices are based on national interest.
Trump tariff: US economist Richard Wolff calls US actions against India 'like a mouse hitting an elephant', says it is 'funny, not scary'
Trump Tariff India: US economist Richard Wolff has warned that the world is witnessing a shifting global order. He said that US and G7 nations are no more the most powerful economic bloc. He said that BRICS nations has already surpassed the G7 in economic output, signaling a decline in the West's dominance.
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