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Donald Trump claims 250% tariff threat ended India-Pakistan conflict
US President Donald Trump has reiterated his claim that he successfully averted a military confrontation between India and Pakistan by threatening both nuclear-armed nations with 250% trade tariffs. Speaking at a campaign rally in Florida, Trump asserted that his ultimatum—warning both countries they would lose access to US trade—forced their leadership to cease hostilities.
Trump also claimed that 11 aircraft were shot down during the conflict and expressed frustration at not receiving the Nobel Peace Prize, stating, “I’ve settled eight wars. Did I get the Nobel Prize? No.”
India has consistently rejected these claims of external mediation. New Delhi maintains that the ceasefire during ‘Operation Sindoor’—an Indian military response to a terrorist attack in Pahalgam—was achieved through direct communication between the Pakistani Director General of Military Operations (DGMO) and his Indian counterpart. India also disputes Trump’s assertion regarding the number of aircraft lost during the engagement.
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Donald Trump · India · Operation Sindoor · Pakistan · United States
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- [● 7 SOURCES] Trump stated he has settled eight wars but did not receive a Nobel Peace Prize. www.khabarfast.com · thenews21.com · english.mathrubhumi.com · newsable.asianetnews.com · www.newsbytesapp.com · +2 more
- [● 8 SOURCES] Donald Trump claimed he threatened India and Pakistan with 250% tariffs to stop fighting. www.khabarfast.com · thenews21.com · english.mathrubhumi.com · hindi.newsbytesapp.com · newsable.asianetnews.com · +3 more
- [● 4 SOURCES] India launched Operation Sindoor on May 7, 2025. www.khabarfast.com · newsable.asianetnews.com · www.newsbytesapp.com · www.deccanchronicle.com
- [● 8 SOURCES] India rejects the claim of third-party mediation in the ceasefire. www.khabarfast.com · thenews21.com · english.mathrubhumi.com · hindi.newsbytesapp.com · newsable.asianetnews.com · +3 more
- [● 2 SOURCES] Operation Sindoor was a response to a terrorist attack in Pahalgam on April 22, 2025. www.khabarfast.com · www.deccanchronicle.com
- [● 4 SOURCES] India disputes the claim that 11 aircraft were shot down. www.khabarfast.com · english.mathrubhumi.com · newsable.asianetnews.com · www.deccanchronicle.com
- [● 5 SOURCES] Trump claimed 11 aircraft were shot down during the conflict. www.khabarfast.com · thenews21.com · english.mathrubhumi.com · newsable.asianetnews.com · www.deccanchronicle.com
- [● 6 SOURCES] The ceasefire followed a request from Pakistan's DGMO to his Indian counterpart. www.khabarfast.com · english.mathrubhumi.com · hindi.newsbytesapp.com · newsable.asianetnews.com · www.newsbytesapp.com · +1 more