White House trade adviser Peter Navarro criticises India for purchasing Russian oil, warns against cosying up to Russia and China.

White House trade adviser Peter Navarro criticises India for purchasing Russian oil, warns against cosying up to Russia and China.

His comments come shortly after trade negotiations between the U.S. and India were reportedly called off.

The US official accuses India of cozying up to China and Russia, as Trump admin mounts further pressure on New Delhi.

SINGAPORE: Oil prices rose on Monday after White House trade adviser Peter Navarro said India’s purchases of Russian crude were funding Moscow’s war in Ukraine and had to stop.…

India buys Russian oil, refines it into gasoline and diesel, and then sells the product back to regions that have sanctioned Russia such as Europe.

U.S. Treasury Secretary accuses India of profiteering by reselling Russian oil, sparking tensions with the U.S. and China.