Tag: Russian Oil

White House Trade Advisor Navarro Defends 50% Tariff on India, Alleges Oil Profiteering from Russia

“President Trump’s 50% tariffs on Indian imports are now in effect. This isn’t just about India’s unfair trade—it’s about cutting off the financial lifeline India has extended to Putin’s war machine,” Navarro wrote on X.

August 29, 2025

Navarro Urges India to ‘Act Like a Democracy,’ Slams Russian Oil Purchases Amid US Tariffs

"The Indians are so arrogant about this. They say it’s our sovereignty, we can buy oil from anyone. India, you’re the biggest democracy in the world. Okay? Act like one. Side with the democracies," Navarro said.

August 28, 2025

House Democrats Slam Trump for Imposing Russian Oil-Linked Tariffs Solely on India

In a post on X, the Committee accused Trump of “hurting Americans & sabotaging the US-India relationship” by singling out New Delhi.

August 28, 2025

US Trade Adviser Accuses India of Fueling Ukraine War Through Russian Oil Purchases

He noted that before Russia’s invasion of Ukraine in February 2022, India imported less than one per cent of its crude from Moscow.

August 22, 2025

White House Trade Adviser Calls India Key to Peace but Criticises Russian Oil Imports

Navarro further alleged that India is “cosying up” to Chinese President Xi Jinping, warning that New Delhi’s current policies are not fostering peace but instead “perpetuating the war.”

August 22, 2025

White House Trade Adviser Peter Navarro Accuses India of Acting as “Kremlin’s Laundromat” Over Russian Oil, Calls for Rethink

Despite his criticism, Navarro praised India’s leadership, stressing that “the road to peace runs through New Delhi.”

August 22, 2025

US Tariffs on Russian Oil ‘Unjustified’: Moscow Envoy Says India-Russia Ties Growing Despite Pressure

Highlighting the alternative opportunities available, he noted, “If Indian goods face difficulties in the US market, the Russian market is welcoming Indian exports.”

August 20, 2025

Indian Refiners Continue Russian Oil Imports, Citing Economic and Strategic Necessity

India imports nearly 85% of its crude oil, and its engagement with Russian suppliers has helped cushion global oil markets amid OPEC+ production cuts totaling 5.86 mb/d.

August 2, 2025

Trump Welcomes Reports of India Halting Russian Oil Imports as India Reaffirms Energy Sovereignty

Despite this, India maintained a measured stance and expressed confidence that India-US ties remain strong, with focus on a substantive bilateral agenda.

August 2, 2025

Karnataka CM Warns of State-Level Impact as US Imposes 25% Tariff and Penalty on India Over Russian Oil Imports

"It will impact the state also, and the whole country at large. I will discuss this issue with the concerned Minister," Siddaramaiah told reporters.

August 2, 2025