U.S. President Donald Trump’s trade advisor, Peter Navarro, has criticized India and Prime Minister Narendra Modi, claiming that while Modi is a capable leader, he is aligning with leaders like Vladimir Putin and Xi Jinping. Navarro said Brahmins are benefiting at the expense of ordinary Indians and urged that this practice stop. He also linked India’s purchase of Russian crude oil to economic support for Russia, prompting the U.S. to impose tariffs on Indian goods.