White House trade adviser Peter Navarro has once again criticised India, accusing the country of acting as a “laundromat for the Kremlin” and perpetuating the Ukraine conflict. He warned that secondary tariffs against Indian goods will take effect from August 27, a move that could impact India’s trade flows.
Navarro dismissed New Delhi’s stance on energy needs, calling it “nonsense” to say that India requires Russian oil. He claimed, “India doesn’t appear to want to recognise its role in the bloodshed. It simply doesn’t. It’s cosying up to Xi Jinping.”
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The remarks come at a time when India and Russia are furthering economic and defence ties. On August 21, External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar met Russian President Vladimir Putin in Moscow, following his less successful meeting with US President Donald Trump over the Ukraine conflict.
Navarro’s warning adds a new layer of uncertainty for Indian markets. If secondary tariffs are imposed from August 27, Indian exporters could face a fresh round of pressure. Analysts believe this could weigh on sectors like manufacturing and IT services, while also denting investor confidence.
Secondary tariffs deadline: August 27
Sectors at risk: Exports, manufacturing, IT services
Geopolitical risk: India’s close Russia ties may draw further scrutiny
Investor sentiment: Could remain cautious ahead of tariff implementation
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