Trump Adviser Accuses India of Funding Russia’s War Through Oil Purchases
In the latest sign of growing friction between Washington and New Delhi, Peter Navarro, President Donald Trump’s influential trade adviser, has sharply criticized India for its purchases of Russian oil and defense equipment. Writing in the Financial Times, Navarro argued that India’s energy trade with Moscow is “opportunistic” and “corrosive” to Western efforts to isolate […]
Trump Escalates Tariff Pressure on India, Links Russian Oil Purchases to Ukraine War
Less than a week after announcing a 25% tariff on Indian exports “plus a penalty,” U.S. President Donald Trump has intensified his criticism of India, accusing it of profiting from Russian oil sales and indirectly funding Moscow’s war in Ukraine. On Monday (August 4, 2025), Trump posted on Truth Social: “India is not only buying […]
US Slaps 25% Tariff, Additional Penalties on India Over Russian Oil, High Trade Barriers
New Delhi: US President Donald Trump on Wednesday announced a 25% tariff on Indian goods, coupled with additional penalties linked to India’s purchase of Russian oil and military equipment. The announcement comes just two days before the August 1 reciprocal tariff deadline, heightening tensions between Washington and New Delhi. Calling India “Russia’s largest buyer of […]