
"Using our dollars to buy Russian oil," Trump's trade adviser Peter Navarro justifies 50% tariff on India
Published on: Aug. 29, 2025, 9:06 a.m. | Source: The Economic Times
White House trade adviser Peter Navarro has launched a fresh attack on India, accusing it of funding Russias war in Ukraine through oil imports while blocking US goods with steep tariffs. His remarks come as Washingtons 50% tariffs on Indian products take effect. India has rejected the charges, arguing that its energy choices are based on national interest.