Brief by Shorts91 NewsDesk / 03:22am on 22 Aug 2025,Friday India Global
White House Trade Adviser Peter Navarro has accused India of acting as a “laundromat” for Russian oil, claiming Indian refiners profit from processing Moscow’s crude while fueling the Ukraine war. He dismissed India’s energy needs as “nonsense” and warned of a 50% tariff hike on August 27. Navarro criticized India’s trade practices, calling its tariffs “Maharaja-level,” and urged New Delhi to reconsider its role in global peace. Despite praising PM Modi’s leadership, he stressed that India’s actions perpetuate conflict. External Affairs Minister S. Jaishankar countered, noting the U.S. had encouraged India’s Russian oil purchases to stabilize global markets. (PC: Reuters & NDTV)
