Tag: White House

White House Trade Adviser Calls India Key to Peace but Criticises Russian Oil Imports

Navarro further alleged that India is “cosying up” to Chinese President Xi Jinping, warning that New Delhi’s current policies are not fostering peace but instead “perpetuating the war.”

August 22, 2025

White House Trade Adviser Peter Navarro Accuses India of Acting as “Kremlin’s Laundromat” Over Russian Oil, Calls for Rethink

Despite his criticism, Navarro praised India’s leadership, stressing that “the road to peace runs through New Delhi.”

August 22, 2025

Trump Rules Out US Troops in Ukraine, Explores Alternative Security Guarantees: White House

White House Press Secretary Karoline Leavitt, addressing reporters on Tuesday, stressed that while “US boots will not be on the ground in Ukraine,” Trump is determined to ensure long-term security arrangements in Europe.

August 20, 2025

White House Says Trump Imposed Tariffs on India to Pressure Russia Over Ukraine War

Trump recently doubled India’s tariffs to 50 per cent, raising an additional 25 per cent on the previously announced 25 per cent duty. According to Leavitt, the move was intended as “secondary pressure” on Moscow.

August 20, 2025

White House Accuses Media of Undermining Trump’s Peace Efforts in Russia-Ukraine Talks

In a post on X, Vance wrote, “Karoline Leavitt is lighting the American media up for lying about our negotiations with Russia and Ukraine.”

August 20, 2025

White House Repeats Trump’s Claim of Using Trade to End India-Pakistan Conflict

During a press briefing, Leavitt said Trump remained “proud” of his peace efforts, adding that trade was used as a “powerful tool” to bring the Indo-Pak conflict to an end.

August 20, 2025

Italian PM Meloni greets US aide with ‘namaste’, highlights unity for Ukraine peace

The folded-hands greeting, rooted in Indian culture, has become a signature gesture for Meloni. She was earlier seen welcoming world leaders in the same manner at the G7 summit in Italy.

August 19, 2025

Zelenskyy trades barbs with pro-Trump reporter during White House meeting; Trump shifts focus from ceasefire to peace deal

Zelenskyy appeared in a coordinated dark jacket and shirt, without a tie. He later told reporters he was open to holding elections in Ukraine once security conditions allowed.

August 19, 2025

White House Defends 50% Tariffs on India, China; Warns Against Self-Inflicted Economic Harm

He clarified that the tariffs on India, which were hiked to 50 per cent, stem from a national security concern linked to India’s continued oil imports from Russia, despite U.S. requests to halt them.

August 7, 2025

US Deputy Chief of Staff Accuses India of ‘Financing’ Ukraine War Through Russian Oil Imports

Miller also lashed out at India’s trade and immigration policies, claiming the country imposes “massive tariffs” on US goods and engages in “cheating” on immigration, which he said harms American workers.

August 4, 2025