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Trump claims tariffs ended India Pakistan conflict but India points to a different trigger
International
Published on 1 May 2026
India says the ceasefire came from a call, not threats
Donald Trump says he resolved the India Pakistan conflict in 2025 by threatening 200 percent tariffs to prevent fighting between nuclear-armed rivals, claiming it saved millions of lives. India disputes that account, saying the ceasefire happened after Pakistan’s DGMO contacted India’s counterpart. The dispute also follows India’s Operation Sindoor after a terror attack.
- Trump credits tariff threats for ending the India Pakistan conflict
- He claims 200 percent tariffs deterred renewed fighting
- India says the ceasefire followed Pakistan DGMO outreach
- Operation Sindoor came after a terror attack
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