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flag US criticizes India for buying Russian oil, links tariff hike to support for Ukraine war.

flag White House trade adviser Peter Navarro has accused India of "perpetuating" the Ukraine war by buying discounted Russian oil, suggesting India is acting as a "laundromat for the Kremlin" by letting Russia fund its war efforts. flag Navarro claims India does not need Russian oil and notes that before the Ukraine invasion, India imported less than 1% of its oil from Russia, now importing around 35-40%. flag The US has imposed a 50% tariff on Indian goods starting August 27, citing India's continued purchase of Russian oil amid geopolitical tensions. flag Former US Ambassador Nikki Haley has emphasized treating India as a "prized free and democratic partner" against China's growing influence.

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