'Inaccurate And Misleading': India Dismisses Peter Navarro's Rant, Says 'No Comments' On Trump Post

(MENAFN- Live Mint) MEA spokesperson Randhir Jaiswal“rejected” Navarro's latest remark about 'Brahmins profiteering' calling it“inaccurate and misleading," amid trade tensions and higher 50 per cent tariffs on Indian imports into the US.

“We have seen the inaccurate and misleading statements made by Mr. Navarro, and obviously reject them,” said Randhir Jaiswal during a press briefing in New Delhi on Friday.

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When asked about US President Donald Trump's latest post about 'losing India, Russia to darkest China' , Jaiswal said:“no comments.”

What did Peter Navarro say

Earlier, while defending the 50% tariff on all Indian goods imposed by US President Donald Trump, Navarro had claimed that “Brahmins are profiteering” at the expense of Indian people.

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The Trump aide had further claimed that he failed to understand why India was strengthening its ties with Moscow and Beijing.“I would just say the Indian people, please, understand what's going on here. The Brahmins are profiteering at the expense of the Indian people. We need that to stop,” Navarro said during an interview with Fox News.

What the MEA said

Besides 'dismissing' Navarro's controversial claims, Randhir Jaiswal further said talks between US and India are currently underway.

• Jaiswal stated that both India and US“share a comprehensive global strategic partnership”, which is anchored in“shared interests, democratic values and robust people-to-people ties.” This partnership has“weathered several transitions and challenges” he added.

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• “We remain focused on the substantive agenda that our two countries have committed to, and we hope that the relationship will continue to move forward based on mutual respect and shared interests.”
• “As you would have seen, I would draw your attention to a joint military exercise that is underway in Alaska. A few days ago, there was a 2+2 inter-sessional meeting... Talks between both countries is going on and we are committed to strengthening our partnership,” said Randhir Jaiswal.

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