Trump Claims Trade Stopped Nuclear Conflict Between India and Pakistan: What You Need to Know

Trump's Bold Assertion on Trade and Peace

New York/Washington: President Donald Trump has expressed pride in what he describes as a significant achievement: averting a potential nuclear conflict between India and Pakistan through trade negotiations rather than military action.

In recent weeks, Trump has claimed that he warned both nations that the U.S. would halt trade if they did not de-escalate their tensions.

However, India has firmly stated that trade discussions were not part of the conversations between Indian and American leaders during the military confrontations with Pakistan, effectively dismissing Washington's assertions that trade offers played a role in reducing hostilities.

On Friday, Trump remarked, "The deal I’m most proud of is that we managed to engage with India and Pakistan, preventing a potential nuclear war through trade instead of bullets."

He added, "Typically, conflicts are resolved through military means, but we approached it through trade. I take great pride in that. While it may not be widely discussed, we were on the brink of a serious conflict between these two nuclear nations, and now they are stabilizing."

Trump noted the severity of the situation, stating, "It was escalating quickly and becoming very dangerous. Both countries possess nuclear capabilities."

He also mentioned that representatives from Pakistan are scheduled to visit Washington next week.

"We are very close to finalizing a deal with India," Trump stated while speaking to reporters at Joint Base Andrews after his departure from Air Force One.

"I wouldn’t pursue agreements with either country if they were engaged in warfare. I would make that clear to them," he added.

This was not the first time Trump reiterated his claim of having prevented conflict between India and Pakistan.

During a press conference with Tesla CEO Elon Musk, who previously led the Department of Government Efficiency, Trump stated, "We stopped India and Pakistan from going to war, which could have resulted in a nuclear catastrophe."

He expressed gratitude towards the leaders of both nations, saying, "I appreciate the leaders of India and Pakistan, as well as my team. We discussed trade and emphasized that we cannot engage in trade with nations that are in conflict and potentially using nuclear arms."

Trump described the leaders of India and Pakistan as "great leaders" who understood the situation and agreed to halt hostilities.

"We are also working to prevent other conflicts because, ultimately, we have the most powerful military and the best leaders in the world," he concluded.

India has consistently maintained that the cessation of hostilities with Pakistan was achieved through direct discussions between the Directors General of Military Operations (DGMOs) of both countries.

An all-party delegation from India, led by Congress MP Shashi Tharoor, is set to arrive in Washington, D.C., around June 3, following visits to Guyana, Panama, Colombia, and Brazil, to convey India's stance against terrorism and highlight Pakistan's connections to it.

The Indian delegation has emphasized that the recent tensions with Pakistan were sparked by the Pahalgam terror attack, contrary to claims made by Islamabad regarding Operation Sindoor.

India's retaliatory Operation Sindoor targeted terrorist infrastructure in Pakistan and Pakistan-occupied Kashmir.

Approximately two weeks after the tragic April 22 terror attack in Pahalgam, which resulted in the deaths of 26 civilians, India initiated Operation Sindoor against terrorist targets in Pakistan.

An agreement to end the conflict was reached on May 10, following four days of intense cross-border drone and missile exchanges.