Trump's trade advisor accuses India of 'cozying up to China' | Labels 'maharaja of tariff'
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Published: Aug 22, 2025, 17:29 IST | Updated: Aug 22, 2025, 17:29 IST
White House Trade Adviser Peter Navarro has stirred controversy by praising India's diplomatic influence in the Ukraine-Russia conflict, stating that "the road to peace runs through New Delhi" and calling PM Narendra Modi "a great leader." However, Navarro also criticized India’s trade practices and continued oil trade with Russia, citing them as reasons behind the Trump administration’s decision to impose a 50% tariff and an unspecified penalty on Indian goods, effective August 27. The move has triggered debate over US-India ties amid growing global tensions.
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