Brief by Shorts91 Newsdesk / 08:42am on 12 Aug 2026,Wednesday India Global
White House trade adviser Peter Navarro said he faced intense online criticism from Indians after repeatedly attacking New Delhi’s purchase of Russian oil and trade policies. Navarro claimed he was “firebombed” online and urged critics to stop personal attacks. He has accused India of helping finance Russia’s war effort through oil purchases and previously called its trade practices “opportunistic” and “corrosive.” India has rejected his claims as inaccurate and misleading. Despite the tensions, Navarro said the issue has been addressed and suggested his criticism contributed to reduced Indian oil purchases from Russia. His remarks come amid wider India-US disagreements over tariffs and trade. (PC: AP)
