'Brahmins profiteering': Trump trade adviser's latest jibe at India over Russian oil; defends tariffs
Monday, 1 September 2025 () Peter Navarro accused India of indirectly funding Russia's war in Ukraine through discounted oil purchases, alleging that Brahmins are profiting at the expense of the Indian people. He criticized India's high tariffs, claiming they hurt American workers and taxpayers while indirectly funding the Russian war machine. Navarro also expressed optimism about trade negotiations with China.
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