White House Trade Advisor criticizes India for purchasing discounted oil from Russia, calling it "Modi's war" and urging support for democracies.
White House Trade Advisor Peter Novarro has referred to the Russia-Ukraine conflict as "PM Modi's war," criticising India for purchasing discounted crude oil from Moscow.
In an interview with Bloomberg, Mr. Novarro blamed India for being the reason behind the U.S. and Europe funding Ukraine against Russia's aggression.
Peter Navarro claims India is fuelling battle as Washington imposes a 25pc tariff on Indian goods
Trade Adviser Peter Navarro's comments came hours after US tariffs of 50% on Indian goods kicked in.
White House trade adviser accuses India of being an "oil money laundromat for the Kremlin" amid trade tensions with U.S.
White House trade adviser Peter Navarro criticises India for purchasing Russian oil, warns against cosying up to Russia and China.
The US official accuses India of cozying up to China and Russia, as Trump admin mounts further pressure on New Delhi.
His comments come shortly after trade negotiations between the U.S. and India were reportedly called off.
Trump aide slams ‘arrogant’ India over Russian oil, dubs Ukraine ‘Modi’s war’
