'Nothing like money': Trump claims '200% tariffs' warning forced India, Pak to stop fighting

2026-02-19 - 15:53

Donald Trump claimed he averted war between India and Pakistan in May 2025 by threatening a 200% tariff on both nations. Speaking at his "Board of Peace" event, Trump cited Pakistan's Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif as validating his mediation efforts. India, however, has distanced itself from these claims, with Prime Minister Modi stating no foreign power mediated the situation.