US President Donald Trump, on Wednesday, once again claimed that it was his intervention that led to the India-Pakistan ceasefire. While speaking at an event in Miami, Florida, he stated that his threats of "cutting trade" led the neighboring nations to stop the conflict.
Adding more, the Republican leader highlighted that he has solved eight wars during his nine months in office. Further, emphasizing his important role in bringing the ceasefire.
News agency PTI reported, "You know, I was in the midst of a trade deal with both of them (India and Pakistan), and then I read on the front page of a certain newspaper...I heard they were going to war."
He said that a total of "eight" planes were shot down during the military conflict between New Delhi and Islamabad in May. Earlier, it was "seven".
Further, "I said, This is war, and they are going at it. And they are two nuclear nations. I said, I am not going to make any trade deals with you guys unless you agree to peace." Trump added that his trade threat brought both nations into shock.
Sharing the conversation, he stated, "The two nations said, 'No way, this has nothing to do...' I said, 'It has everything to do. You are nuclear powers. I am not trading with you. We are not making any deals with you if you are at war with each other'."
According to the claims made by Trump, the call took place on May 9, and the ceasefire understanding came on May 10, 2025. He said, "A day later, I get a call saying, 'We made peace.' They stopped. I said, 'Thank you. Let's do trade.' Isn't that great? Tariffs did that...without tariffs, that would have never happened'."
India has always denied Trump's involvement in the truce. Earlier, PM Modi rejected Trump's claim during the G7 Summit in Canada. Indian Foreign Secretary Vikram Misri said, "PM Modi told President Trump clearly that during this period, there was no talk at any stage on subjects like India-US trade deal or US mediation between India and Pakistan."
Currently, Pakistan sees a tariff of 19%, while India is slapped with a total 50% charge.