Navarro Says Trump, Modi to Resolve Russian Oil Tariff Issue

White House trade adviser Peter Navarro said on Tuesday that President Donald Trump and Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi will resolve the issue arising from the threat of U.S. tariffs on India's purchase of Russian oil. Navarro expressed confidence that the two leaders would work out the matter themselves, citing their strong working relationship.

His comments came days after the U.S. Senate passed bipartisan legislation that could authorize the president to impose tariffs of up to 100 percent on goods from countries that continue to import Russian oil and gas. The Senate approved the Lindsey O. Graham Sanctioning Russia and Iran Act of 2026 on August 7 by an overwhelming 86-11 vote. The measure aims to escalate economic pressure on Russia and Iran while targeting nations that maintain major energy trade ties with Moscow.

Under the legislation, the U.S. president would be granted discretionary authority to impose the tariffs on imports from the world's top five buyers of Russian crude oil or natural gas. India and China are currently among the largest purchasers of Russian crude. The bill also outlines fresh sanctions against Russian President Vladimir Putin, senior...