US Edition‘Why Are Americans Paying for AI in India?’ Trump Aide Navarro’s Fresh Rant over US-Funded ChatGPT Use Abroad
Navarro criticized AI services like ChatGPT running on U.S. infrastructure but heavily used by India and China amid ongoing trade tensions and tariff disputes.
- On January 19, 2026, White House trade adviser Peter Navarro questioned why US resources support AI services abroad, citing ChatGPT in a Real America's Voice interview.
- Longstanding grievances include the United States imposing a 50 per cent tariff on Indian imports with a 25 per cent surcharge tied to Russian oil purchases, which Navarro has criticised repeatedly.
- Energy experts warn data centres have massive demand, and the IEA says their power use could double by 2026; India's data centre capacity will add 795 MW by 2027, according to JLL.
- Policy signals suggest US Trade Representative officials urged American tech companies to follow an 'America First' approach, while Navarro signalled possible policy moves to prevent AI growth from raising electricity costs.
- With bilateral tensions high, New Delhi insists it will protect national interests while Navarro raised concerns about foreign US farmland purchases and warned of worsening food inflation.
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Americans paying for AI in India? Trump's adviser Peter Navarro claims foreign buyers fueling US inflation
White House adviser Peter Navarro questioned why the people of the United States should pay for the artificial intelligence (AI) services that companies provide in India and other similar countries.
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The Economic TimesWhy are Americans paying for ChatGPT in India? US trade adviser Navarro
US trade adviser Peter Navarro criticised India for using AI platforms like ChatGPT built in the US, saying Americans are paying for these services. He defended steep tariffs on Indian imports over Russian oil and warned that foreign buyers paying above-market prices for US farmland could drive up domestic food costs.
'Why are Americans paying for AI in India?': Trump's top advisor Navarro attacks New Delhi yet again
Navarro has time and again made controversial remarks attacking India. Earlier, he had said that New Delhi was fueling Russia's war in Ukraine by continuing to buy Russian crude oil. He has also previously referred to India as the 'maharaja of tariffs' and the Ukraine conflict as 'Modi's war.'
‘Why are Americans paying for AI in India?’ Trump aide Navarro’s fresh rant over US-funded ChatGPT use abroad
White House trade adviser Peter Navarro has once again targeted India, questioning why Americans are paying for artificial intelligence services used in the country. Speaking in a media interview, Navarro argued that platforms such as OpenAI’s ChatGPT operate on US soil and rely on American electricity, while serving a large number of users overseas, including in India.
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