Trump Claims Threat of 250% Tariffs Stopped India-Pakistan Conflict
President Donald Trump claimed he prevented a war between India and Pakistan by threatening both countries with 250% tariffs. He stated that this threat was effective, leading to a halt in hostilities within 24 hours.
During a speech at the Asia-Pacific summit in South Korea, US President Donald Trump asserted that he threatened India and Pakistan with a 250% tariff on trade to compel them to resolve their conflict earlier in the year. Trump claimed that following his threat, hostilities ceased within about 24 hours. This narrative has been disputed by India, which attributes the de-escalation to military talks between the two nations. Trump's use of tariffs as a diplomatic tool is not new, as he has employed them in various trade disputes throughout his presidency. The impact of such threats on future trade agreements remains a concern for India, given the unpredictability of US trade policies.
