Former U.S. President Donald Trump has once again claimed credit for brokering a ceasefire between India and Pakistan, asserting that he used trade leverage to prevent a potentially catastrophic conflict.
In a recent interaction, Trump stated that during heightened tensions between the two nuclear-armed nations, he warned both governments that the United States would halt trade negotiations unless they agreed to de-escalate.
He described the situation as being on the brink of a “nuclear war” and credited his intervention for bringing about peace.
The Indian government has strongly refuted Trump’s claims, emphasizing that the ceasefire agreement was reached independently through direct military-level communications between India and Pakistan, without any external mediation or trade-related conditions.
Indian officials reiterated Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s stance that India does not support third-party involvement in its bilateral matters with Pakistan.
Despite India’s denial, Trump maintained his narrative and even received backing from a former U.S. Commerce Secretary, who stated in a court filing that trade incentives were used as diplomatic tools during the standoff.
In a surprising development, Pakistan has reportedly endorsed Trump’s role in the ceasefire and recommended him for the 2026 Nobel Peace Prize, citing his strategic diplomacy.
The renewed claims have sparked debate and political reactions, especially in India, where opposition leaders criticized the silence of the current government on Trump’s remarks.
The situation continues to stir controversy over the true nature of the 2021 ceasefire agreement between the two South Asian neighbours.
