Modi’s Meeting with Putin and Jinping Draws Ire of US Trade Advisor

Peter Navarro, a White House trade advisor, has voiced strong disapproval of Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s meeting with Vladimir Putin and Xi Jinping at the Shanghai Cooperation Organization (SCO) summit. Navarro condemned the meeting, calling it ‘shameful’ and criticizing Modi for aligning with the leaders of Russia and China. He has urged India to strengthen its relationships with the US, Europe, and Ukraine, and to avoid purchasing discounted crude oil from Moscow. Navarro’s recent statements are consistent with his earlier criticisms following PM Modi’s bilateral meeting with Xi Jinping. He expressed confusion regarding Modi’s alliances and encouraged the Indian people to be aware of the situation. The advisor’s comments come at a time of growing tensions between the US and India due to tariffs on Indian goods and penalties related to Russian oil purchases. During the SCO summit, PM Modi highlighted the importance of connectivity for boosting trade, while Putin and Xi Jinping discussed the SCO’s role and future development.