White House counsellor for trade and manufacturing Peter Navarro has accused India of enabling Russia’s war in Ukraine by acting as a “global clearinghouse” for Russian oil, while continuing to block American exports with high tariffs.

White House trade adviser Peter Navarro criticized India's ongoing purchases of Russian oil, claiming it funds Moscow's war in Ukraine. He urged India to align with the U.S. as a strategic partner. This led to increased tariffs on Indian imports.

White House trade advisor Peter Navarro said India's Russian oil buys are funding Moscow's war in Ukraine and must end, warning New Delhi is "cozying up" to Russia and China in an op-ed published Monday in the Financial Times.