Trump trade adviser Peter Navarro says he was “firebombed” online by Indian critics after repeatedly attacking New Delhi over trade and its purchases of Russian oil. Navarro has called India the “Maharaja of tariffs” and a “laundromat for the Kremlin.” India has rejected his claims as “inaccurate and misleading,” while defending its right to buy energy in its national interest. The row comes as Washington weighs tariffs of up to 100% on countries that continue buying Russian oil, with Navarro saying Donald Trump and Prime Minister Narendra Modi will work out the trade dispute themselves. Shubhangi Sharma tells you more on Vantage on Firstpost. 00:00 - Introduction: Peter Navarro’s Message to Indian Critics 00:48 - The "Firebombing" Accusation: Backlash Over Trade Comments 01:44 - Navarro’s Past Attacks: "Maharaja of Tariffs" and "Laundromat" Claims 02:26 - India’s Sovereign Right to Energy Security 02:50 - India Rejects Navarro’s "Inaccurate and Misleading" Remarks 03:45 - The Economic Stakes: US Tariffs and Russian Oil Purchases 04:52 - Energy Bill Realities: Why India Chose Discounted Russian Crude 05:44 - A Shift in Tone: The Strategic Trump-Modi Relationship 06:37 - Outro --- Peter Navarro | Peter Navarro India | Navarro India | Trump Trade Adviser | Trump India Trade | India US Trade War | India Russia Oil | Russian Oil India | India Tariffs | US Tariffs India | Trump Tariffs | Navarro Firebombed | Navarro Backlash | Maharaja Of Tariffs | Laundromat For The Kremlin | India Russian Oil Imports | Firstpost | Vantage #peternavarro #navarro #india #russiaoil #russianoil #trump #trumptariffs #indiatariffs #indiustrade #indiausr elations #trumpmodi #tradewar #russia #energysecurity #firstpost #vantageonfirstpost Vantage is a ground-breaking news, opinions, and current affairs show from Firstpost. Catering to a global audience, Vantage covers the biggest news stories from a 360-degree perspective, giving viewers a chance to assess the impact of world events through a uniquely Indian lens. By breaking stereotypes, Vantage aims to challenge conventional wisdom and present an alternative view on global affairs, defying the norm and opening the door to new perspectives. The show goes beyond the headlines to uncover the hidden stories – making Vantage a destination for thought-provoking ideas. Vantage airs Monday to Friday at 9 PM IST on Firstpost across all leading platforms. Subscribe to Firstpost channel and press the bell icon to get notified when we go live. https://www.youtube.com/@Firstpost Follow Firstpost on Website: https://www.firstpost.com Follow Firstpost on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/firstpost/ Follow Firstpost on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/firstpostin/ Follow Firstpost on X: https://twitter.com/firstpost Follow Firstpost on WhatsApp: https://www.whatsapp.com/channel/0029Va6zOIrEQIamseyg762V