US President says he warned India and Pakistan of 200% tariffs to halt fighting; New Delhi maintains no third-party mediation occurred.
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Moneycontrol19-02-2026, 20:50

Trump Claims 200% Tariff Threat Stopped India-Pakistan Conflict, Saved 25 Million Lives

  • Donald Trump asserted his 200% tariff threat prevented a nuclear war between India and Pakistan.
  • He claimed Pakistan PM thanked him for saving 25 million lives by stopping the conflict.
  • Trump stated he warned both nations that trade deals would be off the table without a resolution.
  • India has consistently denied any third-party mediation in the ceasefire and de-escalation.
  • The conflict followed India's Operation Sindoor targeting terror infrastructure after the Pahalgam attack.

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