CNN Central News & Network–ITDC India Epress/ITDC News Bhopal: Former U.S. President Donald Trump has claimed that he once threatened both India and Pakistan with tariffs of up to 200% to help “settle” bilateral conflict, asserting that trade sanctions serve as diplomatic leverage. He told reporters that imposing steep tariffs gave the U.S. negotiating strength, and boasted about having resolved tensions “in 24 hours” via tariff threats.
India, however, has repeatedly rejected any notion that Trump mediated a ceasefire or played a direct role in resolving disputes with Pakistan. Critics point out that using tariffs as foreign policy tools is controversial and could backfire, potentially escalating economic retaliation rather than leading to peace. The rhetoric highlights the intersection of trade policy and international diplomacy, raising questions about the efficacy and ethics of economic coercion in resolving geopolitical conflicts.
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