White House trade counsellor Peter Navarro speaks with reporters at the White House, August 21, 2025, in Washington, DC, US. File Image/AP
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Trump Aide Navarro Rants: 'Why Are Americans Paying for AI in India?'

  • Peter Navarro, former White House trade adviser, questioned US funding for AI services used in India, specifically mentioning OpenAI's ChatGPT.
  • Navarro argued that ChatGPT operates on US soil, uses American electricity, but serves a global user base including India and China.
  • His remarks, made during an interview on "Real America Voice," went viral, highlighting concerns over American resources supporting overseas AI.
  • Navarro also raised concerns about foreign purchases of US farmland, warning of potential food inflation.
  • These comments add to existing US-India friction, following Trump's tariffs over Russian oil purchases and past criticisms of India's trade practices.

Why It Matters: Trump aide Peter Navarro criticized US funding for AI services used abroad, reigniting US-India tensions.

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