Trump Again Claims Credit for Ending India-Pakistan Crisis Through Trade and Tariffs
US President Donald Trump has once again claimed that he personally ended the India-Pakistan crisis following Operation Sindoor through the power of trade and tariffs. His latest comments came on Monday (local time) during a public address, where he said that his trade policies helped stop several global conflicts — including the one between India and Pakistan.
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Trump’s Latest Statement
Speaking at an event, Trump said, “We’re a rich country again, we’re a powerful country because, you know, I’ve ended seven wars, at least half of them were because of my ability at trade and because of tariffs.”
He continued, “If I didn’t have the power of tariffs, you would have at least four of the seven wars raging. If you look at India and Pakistan, they were ready to go at it. Seven planes were shot down… I don’t want to say exactly what I said, but what I said was very effective. Not only did we make hundreds of billions of dollars, but we’re a peacekeeper because of tariffs.”
Trump also mentioned that Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney would soon visit the United States, likely to discuss tariffs. He said, “A lot of companies are leaving Canada, Mexico, and even China to come into the US. Nobody’s seen anything like it.”
Repeated Claims About Ending Conflicts
This is not the first time Trump has made such claims. On September 21, during the American Cornerstone Institute Founder’s Dinner, Trump again said that he stopped wars between several countries, including India and Pakistan, Thailand and Cambodia. He stated, “We are forging peace agreements and stopping wars. Think of India and Pakistan — and you know how I stopped that? With trade. They want to trade. I have great respect for both leaders. But when you take a look at all of these wars we’ve stopped…”
He went on to list other countries he said he influenced toward peace, such as Armenia and Azerbaijan, Kosovo and Serbia, Israel and Iran, Egypt and Ethiopia, and Rwanda and Congo. “We stopped all of them. And 60 percent of them were stopped because of trade,” Trump claimed.
India’s Official Response
However, India’s Ministry of External Affairs (MEA) has repeatedly rejected Trump’s statements. Indian officials have clarified multiple times that there was no foreign intervention or mediation in any conflict or operation between India and Pakistan.
Following Trump’s earlier comments in September, MEA officials stated that India’s position has always been clear — all matters with Pakistan are to be handled bilaterally, without third-party involvement.
Background: Operation Sindoor
Operation Sindoor refers to a major Indian military operation earlier this year, which escalated tensions between India and Pakistan. Several military and diplomatic exchanges followed, drawing international attention. Despite global concern, both countries managed to prevent the conflict from spreading further. Trump’s recent remarks appear to link this de-escalation to his trade-based diplomacy, though no evidence supports this claim.
Trump’s Broader Narrative
Throughout his presidency and campaign speeches, Trump has often highlighted his role as a global dealmaker and peacekeeper. He frequently argues that his trade tariffs and economic policies give the United States leverage to influence world peace.
By linking trade power to peace agreements, Trump aims to portray his administration as one that achieved both economic and diplomatic victories.
Critics Question the Claim
Experts and diplomats have questioned Trump’s repeated claims, calling them exaggerated and politically motivated. Analysts say that while trade discussions can support diplomacy, there is no verified record showing that US tariffs directly ended the India-Pakistan conflict.
Many believe Trump’s statements are part of his ongoing effort to build his foreign policy image ahead of the next election.
Conclusion
While President Trump continues to take credit for ending the India-Pakistan crisis through trade and tariffs, India has firmly denied any such involvement. His comments, repeated several times in recent weeks, have once again stirred debate about his claims and their accuracy.
For now, India maintains that peace and stability in South Asia depend on bilateral dialogue — not third-party mediation or trade pressure from abroad.
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