Trump Reiterates Role in India-Pakistan Ceasefire
MIAMI: Former US President Donald Trump claimed once again that his intervention helped India and Pakistan reach a ceasefire, adding new details to his previous statements.
Details of the Claim
Speaking at an event in Miami, Florida, on Wednesday, Trump said that after his intervention, he received a call the next day confirming that both countries had agreed to a truce following his trade-related conditions.
Trump stated that during his nine months in office, he had resolved eight wars and played a crucial role in bringing India and Pakistan to peace. According to him, a total of eight planes had been shot down during the conflict, an update from his earlier claim of seven.
Conversation with India and Pakistan
Trump described the discussion with both nations, saying:
“I said, ‘You are going at it. You are two nuclear nations. I am not going to make trade deals unless you agree to peace.’ They were surprised by my stance.”
He added that the conversation took place on May 9, and the following day, May 10, both countries announced a ceasefire, halting all military actions.
Role of Tariffs in Ceasefire
Trump also highlighted the role of US tariffs in pressuring both nations. He imposed a 25 percent levy on India for high tariffs on US goods and a 19 percent tariff on Pakistan. Later, he increased India’s tariff to 50 percent, citing New Delhi’s purchase of Russian oil and participation in the BRICS bloc as anti-American measures.
Trump concluded by claiming that his trade actions encouraged both countries to stop fighting, framing the ceasefire as a direct result of his economic and diplomatic intervention.
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