Peter Navarro, the former trade advisor to Donald Trump, is currently in the spotlight for his strong criticisms of India. Navarro has accused India of indirectly supporting Russia in the ongoing Ukraine conflict by purchasing Russian oil. He has also claimed that India is functioning as a financial instrument for the Kremlin. These criticisms have been linked to Prime Minister Modi’s diplomatic engagements with Russia and China. Born in 1949 in Massachusetts, Navarro is an economist and has been closely involved with Donald Trump since the 2016 election cycle. He served as the Director of the White House National Trade Council during Trump’s presidency. His background includes service in the US Army and the Peace Corps. He also holds advanced degrees from Harvard University. Navarro has had a long career in academia as an economics professor. He has written books on economic and trade issues, including ‘The Coming China Wars,’ which addressed the implications of China’s rise. Navarro’s career also includes legal difficulties; he was sentenced to four months in jail for contempt of Congress. His comments and actions have positioned him as a notable figure in current political discourse, particularly regarding international trade and geopolitics.
