"Navarro accuses Brahmins of financial exploitation in criticism of India amidst Trump's tariff dispute"
The US Appeals Court has dealt a significant blow to President Donald Trump's tariffs on various imports, including those from India. In a ruling that could potentially impact the implementation of these tariffs, the court declared them as illegal.
This decision comes after White House Trade Adviser, Peter Navarro, made remarks justifying Trump's tariffs on India. Navarro, who has been vocal about the issue, has also accused India's Brahmins of "profiteering at the expense of the Indian people" while defending the 50% tariff on Indian imports.
Navarro has not shied away from criticising India's foreign policy decisions, expressing confusion as to why Prime Minister Narendra Modi is aligning with Russian President Vladimir Putin and Chinese President Xi Jinping, given that India is the world's largest democracy. He has accused India of enabling trade imbalances and geopolitical alliances that run counter to US interests.
Navarro has also accused India of having the highest tariffs in the world, which he claims hurt American workers and taxpayers. He has suggested that India's ties with Putin and Xi Jinping are detrimental to American interests and have turned India into a "laundromat for the Kremlin."
The US Supreme Court is yet to rule on the validity of Trump's tariffs, with the tariffs currently in force till October 14. Meanwhile, the mentha oil industry in UP's Rampur is grappling with a deep crisis due to these tariffs.
On a different note, PM Modi and Xi Jinping recognised the role of India and China's economies in stabilising the global trade during a meeting on Sunday. The leaders welcomed the positive momentum and steady progress in their bilateral relations.
Sources for this article include news articles, interviews, official transcripts, and statements from Peter Navarro, as well as analyses from political commentators and academic publications discussing his remarks on the Brahmin caste in India and allegations involving India as a "laundromat for the Kremlin."
