American Rhetoric Killing India-US Ties?
In a stunning escalation of tensions, relations between India and the United States are plummeting to new lows, sparked by explosive comments from White House Trade Adviser Peter Navarro. Labeling the Russia-Ukraine conflict as "Modi's war," Navarro accused Prime Minister Narendra Modi of fueling Moscow's aggression through India's massive purchases of discounted Russian oil-now accounting for 35-40% of New Delhi's imports. "The road to peace runs through New Delhi," he insisted, slamming India for acting arrogantly and siding with "authoritarians" like Russia and China.These remarks came hours after President Trump's 50% tariffs on Indian goods took effect, targeting over 55% of exports like textiles and jewelry, and explicitly penalizing India's energy ties with Russia. New Delhi has fired back, calling the levies "unjustified and unreasonable," vowing to protect our 1.4 billion citizens' interests without bending to U.S. pressure. Analysts warn this could unravel decades of strategic partnership, pushing India toward deeper engagement with Beijing and Moscow. As trade wars brew and egos clash, is the Indo-U.S. bromance officially over?
