US Official: Trump and Modi to Resolve Russia Oil Sanctions Issue

A senior White House adviser has indicated that U.S. President Donald Trump and Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi will find a resolution regarding the threat of U.S. tariffs on India's purchases of Russian oil.

White House Trade Adviser Peter Navarro stated that the issue has been resolved, and credited his own efforts, including an opinion piece he wrote, for influencing India's reduction in oil trade with Russia.

What Happened

Navarro told reporters that U.S. President Trump and Prime Minister Modi have a strong working relationship and will resolve the matter directly. He asserted that India's involvement in the oil trade with Russia began after the 2022 Ukraine conflict and that this trade was financing the war.

Background

The U.S. Senate recently passed a bill that would allow the President to impose 100% tariffs on the top five buyers of Russian oil, arguing that such transactions finance the war in Ukraine. Navarro indicated that India was not engaged in oil trade with Russia before the invasion of Ukraine in 2022 but became heavily involved afterward, selling refined products on behalf of Russia.

Key Facts

• White House Trade Adviser Peter Navarro stated that President Donald Trump and Prime Minister Narendra Modi will resolve the issue of U.S. tariffs on India's Russian oil purchases.
• Navarro said the issue has since been resolved.
• He claimed credit for influencing India to reduce its oil trade with Russia.
• Navarro stated that India became involved in oil trade with Russia after the Ukraine war began in 2022.
• The U.S. Senate passed a bill authorizing the President to impose 100% tariffs on the top five purchasers of Russian oil.
• Navarro made these remarks on Tuesday, August 11, 2026.