Brief by Shorts91 NewsDesk / 05:43am on 01 Sep 2025,Monday India Global
In a controversial interview with Fox News, former Trump trade advisor Peter Navarro accused sections of Indian society, specifically Brahmins of profiteering from discounted Russian oil, allegedly at the expense of ordinary citizens. Navarro questioned Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s engagement with Russia and China, despite leading “the biggest democracy in the world.” He claimed India’s oil imports from Russia surged post-Ukraine invasion, with refined crude being re-exported to Africa, Europe, and Asia. Navarro argued this trade “fuels Russia’s war machine” and criticized India’s tariff policies, calling the country the “Maharaja of tariff.” His remarks sparked backlash for their communal undertone and raised concerns over politicizing India’s energy strategy amid global tensions. (PC: CNN)
