India, Sept. 1 -- White House trade advisor Peter Navarro, who is seen as a fierce critic of India, recently defended President Donald Trump's decision to impose 50 per cent tariffs and said targeting New Delhi that "Brahmins are profiteering' at the expense of the Indian people.

"I want people to understand what's happening. Brahmins are profiteering at the expense of the Indian people," he said.

The remark drew sharp criticisms from Indian opposition leaders.

She further said: " The usage of the word Brahmin (yes elite Boston Brahmins US context am aware) by someone senior in US Administration cannot come out of the blue in India's context, this was deliberate. So please sit out on explaining this one."

Explaining the American conte...