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‘Inaccurate and misleading’: India dismisses Peter Navarro's rant, says ‘no comments’ on Trump post
India's Ministry of External Affairs dismissed Peter Navarro's claims about benefiting from Russian oil as inaccurate, affirming ongoing dialogue to strengthen US-India ties despite trade tensions.
- On Friday in New Delhi, MEA spokesperson Randhir Jaiswal rejected White House Trade Advisor Peter Navarro's inaccurate and misleading statements about India.
- Navarro had criticized India for buying Russian crude oil, alleging this fuels the Ukraine conflict and accusing India of strategic freeloading and profiteering by Brahmins.
- Jaiswal stated that India and the United States maintain a strong and wide-ranging strategic relationship based on common goals, democratic principles, and vibrant connections between their peoples.
- Navarro justified imposing a 50% tariff on Indian imports by citing a $50 billion US trade deficit with India, attributing half of the tariff to trade issues and the other half to national security concerns, a move India criticized as unwarranted.
- Despite tensions and ongoing talks, both countries remain committed to strengthening their partnership and advancing a substantive bilateral agenda amid joint military exercises.
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MEA rejects Peter Navarros remarks on India, calls them inaccurate and misleading - The Tribune
India on Friday dismissed comments made by White House trade adviser Peter Navarro, with the Ministry of External Affairs (MEA) spokesperson Randhir Jaiswal calling them 'inaccurate and misleading statements.'
‘Inaccurate and misleading’: India rejects Navarro’s ‘strategic freeloader’ remark amid US tariffs
In an interview with Bloomberg TV, Navarro had said, “the road to peace [in Ukraine] runs at least partly right through New Delhi”, attacking India’s continued purchase of Russian oil.
"Inaccurate, Misleading": India On Trump Adviser Peter Navarro's Recent Remarks
Official Spokesperson of the Ministry of External Affairs Randhir Jaiswal clarified that India rejects the "inaccurate and misleading" comments made by US President Donald Trump's senior trade advisor Peter Navarro.
India hits back at Trump aide Peter Navarro, rejects his 'inaccurate, misleading' remarks
India on Friday slammed White House Trade Advisor Peter Navarro for his recent remarks, and called his statements 'inaccurate and misleading'. Speaking at a press conference in New Delhi, Ministry of External Affairs (MEA) spokesperson Randhir Jaiswal also called the relationship between India and the United States 'important' for the central government, saying both countries share a 'comprehensive and global strategic partnership'. "Both countr…
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