- Trump asserts he stopped a potential nuclear war between India and Pakistan using trade pressure.
- India refutes claim, stating trade was never part of conflict talks.
- Ceasefire followed after military communication and Operation Sindoor retaliation.
Donald Trump recently reignited his claim that his administration was instrumental in preventing a nuclear war between India and Pakistan. According to Trump, the U.S. used the threat of halting trade to pressure both nations into de-escalating tensions, stating this was a deal he’s most proud of—achieved “through trade, not bullets.”
However, India has strongly pushed back on Trump’s version of events. Indian officials clarified that the cessation of hostilities stemmed from direct military dialogue between the DGMOs of both countries, not U.S. intervention.
India Rejects Trump’s Claim of Mediating India-Pakistan Ceasefire via Trade
During recent public statements, Donald Trump claimed that his administration played a decisive role in halting escalating tensions between India and Pakistan. He emphasized the U.S. used trade leverage, warning both countries that continued hostility would jeopardize commercial ties with the U.S.
Trump’s remarks were repeated across various platforms, including an Oval Office appearance alongside Elon Musk and at a U.S. Steel plant. He praised both Indian and Pakistani leaders for responding to what he framed as a diplomatic, economic-based intervention.
India, however, has officially denied any such role by the U.S., stating that the issue of trade never surfaced in discussions related to the conflict. According to Indian authorities, the cessation of cross-border hostilities came after a military-level understanding, not pressure from Washington.
The recent conflict was triggered by a terror attack in Pahalgam, which killed 26 civilians. India launched Operation Sindoor in response, targeting militant infrastructure in Pakistan and Pakistan-occupied Kashmir. Tensions de-escalated after four days of retaliatory strikes, leading to a ceasefire on May 10.
While Trump portrays himself as a peace broker, India’s firm rebuttal underscores that regional conflict resolution often relies more on direct diplomacy than outside claims.
“We can’t trade with people that are shooting at each other and potentially using nuclear weapons.” — Donald Trump
