Trump again claims he ‘settled eight wars,’ credits trade and tariffs
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Trump Says Tariffs Ended 8 Wars; Claims & Powers Under Scrutiny

  • Donald Trump claims he "settled eight wars" using trade and tariffs, though he did not specify which conflicts.
  • Analysts and foreign governments question the credibility and long-term impact of Trump's claims regarding conflict resolution.
  • Examples like the DRC/Rwanda "Washington Accords" and a Thailand/Cambodia truce show fragility in US-brokered deals.
  • Trump asserted he prevented an India-Pakistan conflict with tariff threats, a claim India's External Affairs Minister firmly rejected.
  • Trump's use of emergency powers for tariffs is currently under Supreme Court review, with potential financial implications if overturned.

Why It Matters: Trump's tariff claims face legal scrutiny, impacting future presidential authority.

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