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Trump aide Navarro recalls Indian backlash over Russian oil op-ed
Trump aide Navarro recalls Indian backlash over Russian oil op-ed
US trade adviser Peter Navarro said President Donald Trump and Prime Minister Narendra Modi have a very good working relationship and will resolve differences over India's Russian oil imports. He recalled being…
The Story in Brief
US trade adviser Peter Navarro said President Donald Trump and Prime Minister Narendra Modi have a very good working relationship and will resolve differences over India's Russian oil imports. He recalled being "firebombed" by Indians online after his op-ed that accused New Delhi of helping Russia's war machine through refined product sales. India rejected the claims as inaccurate and misleading, the external affairs ministry said.
The US Senate passed a bipartisan bill giving Trump authority to impose up to 100% tariffs on goods from the top five buyers of Russian crude, including India and China. The legislation aims to curb Russia's war funding. Navarro said the tariff issue is for the two leaders to handle, not him.
The Indian Opinion
The narrative that India is somehow propping up Russia's war ignores that China buys far more Russian oil. And the US itself imports Russian uranium and fertiliser. The tariff bill gives Trump discretion, so it is as much a negotiating tool as a threat. The real test will come when Trump decides whether to use it or prioritise the broader trade deal with India.
Sources (3): timesofindia.indiatimes.com, livemint.com, timesnownews.com
This story was synthesised by AI from the 3 sources linked above.
