US President Donald Trump has once again claimed credit for preventing a possible war between India and Pakistan. Speaking during a business address in Japan, he said his use of trade tariffs stopped both nuclear-armed nations from entering a military conflict.
Trump stated that his administration relied on economic pressure instead of military intervention to resolve tensions. “I said to Prime Minister Modi and to Pakistan’s prime minister that we will not trade if you fight,” he remarked. According to him, both leaders agreed within 24 hours to step back from the conflict.
He further claimed that “seven brand new, beautiful planes were shot down” during the confrontation but did not specify which country suffered the losses. Trump praised Pakistan’s army chief, General Asim Munir, calling him “a very good person.”
Trump Highlights Role of Economic Pressure in Diplomacy
Trump emphasized that tariffs were a central tool of his foreign policy strategy. “No one understands tariffs the way I do,” he said, adding that these economic measures helped prevent wars and safeguard US national security.
According to Trump, his administration’s trade policies not only stabilized South Asia but also averted several other potential global conflicts. “We stopped wars between Iran and Israel, Egypt and Ethiopia, and even resolved the Azerbaijan-Armenia dispute,” he claimed.
He called tariff diplomacy “the most effective and peaceful method for maintaining global stability,” adding that such strategies replaced traditional military involvement.
Claims of Broader Global Peace Efforts
During his speech, Trump asserted that his administration’s actions prevented “eight wars in eight months.” He credited the use of tariffs and negotiation over force as a major shift in US foreign policy.
He maintained that his presidency marked a break from what he called “decades of endless wars.” “All past presidents started wars,” Trump declared. “We ended them.”
Trump also said that if India and Pakistan had gone to war, “the entire world could have been affected.” He described his trade-based intervention as one of his administration’s greatest diplomatic accomplishments.
Remarks in Japan and New Appointments
While speaking in Japan, Trump invited Prime Minister Takaichi to join him on stage, noting that markets reached record highs after their meeting. He also announced Pete Hegseth’s appointment as war secretary, praising his work in tackling domestic challenges.
Trump concluded his address by reaffirming that economic diplomacy would remain key to his vision of peace. He highlighted that through trade negotiations and tariff threats, his administration achieved what he described as “historic success in preventing wars and promoting global peace.”
