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Tag: Russian Oil Imports
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Peter Navarro Slams Fact-Check on India’s Russian Oil Imports, MEA Dismisses Remarks
His comments followed an earlier claim that India’s tariffs hurt American workers and that its oil trade indirectly funded Russia’s war effort in Ukraine.
September 7, 2025 -
Navarro Accuses India of Funding Russia’s War Through Oil Imports; MEA Rejects Claims as “Misleading”
Navarro, who has previously referred to India as a “laundromat for the Kremlin” and used caste-based remarks like “Brahmins are profiteering”, has drawn criticism for his rhetoric.
September 6, 2025 -
US Congressman Claims Indian Refiners Signalling Cut in Russian Oil Imports After Diplomatic Pressure
The claim comes amid heightened trade tensions after the US imposed a 50 percent tariff on Indian imports, including an additional 25 percent duty tied to New Delhi’s Russian crude purchases.
September 3, 2025 -
“India Will Not Be Dictated By Anyone”: Ex-Diplomat Vikas Swarup on US Pressure Over Tariffs and Russia Oil Trade
Swarup’s remarks came in response to comments made by White House Trade Advisor Peter Navarro, who defended President Donald Trump’s decision to impose a 50 per cent tariff on Indian imports, accusing India of indirectly funding Russia’s war effort in Ukraine through oil trade.
August 30, 2025 -
Navarro Defends 50% Tariff on India, Calls Country a “Refining Hub” for Russian Oil
“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 -
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
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