‘Modi’s war’: White House Trade Advisor Peter Novarro blames India’s oil purchase for Ukraine-Russia conflict

White House Trade Advisor Peter Novarro called the Russian-Ukraine conflict as “the war of Prime Minister Modi” and criticized India for buying discounted crude oil from Moscow.

In an interview BloombergMr. Novarro accused India for financing India against Russia’s aggression because it was behind the US and Europe.

“Ukraine comes to us and Europe and gives us more money (for the war). Everyone in America is losing because of what India is doing. Consumers and businesses are losing, workers lose because India’s high tariffs cause jobs, income and higher wages. Taxpayment Modi’s war.” Mr. Novarro said Bloomberg.

The authority, “the peace road at least works through the new Delhi. White House Trade Advisor called India’s” arrogant “to prioritize the energy needs of India and recommended” democracies “.

Navarro, “Indians are very arrogant in this regard. We say that we do not have higher tariffs. This is our sovereignty. We can get oil from everyone we want. India, the world’s greatest democracy. Okay? Act like someone. Democracies.” He said.

Mr. Navarro further attacked India because he corrected his ties with Moscow and Beijing, which he labeled as “authoritarians”.

“You’re getting on the bed with authoritarians. China has fought with them for decades for decades. They invaded Aksai Chin and all its lands. These are not your friends. Bloomberg.

Mr. Navarro’s words come after the 50% tariffs on Indian goods brought by Donald Trump administration entered into force on Wednesday, August 27, 2025)