White House trade adviser Peter Navarro has branded the Ukraine conflict “Modi’s war,” claiming India’s discounted oil purchases from Russia bankroll Moscow’s invasion and raise costs for American taxpayers. His remarks came as US tariffs on Indian goods doubled to 50 percent, affecting more than half of exports. India insists its energy security comes first and rejects US pressure. The escalation threatens jobs, trade ties and India’s export competitiveness, even as businesses brace for short-term pain and look for new markets.