Trump links tariffs to national security, claims trade can resolve India-Pakistan conflict.
US President Donald Trump recently asserted that he has resolved multiple conflicts, including the longstanding India-Pakistan dispute, through the application of trade and tariffs, claiming that he warned both countries a trade deal would be off the table if hostilities resumed. Trump emphasized this approach as a means to avert nuclear catastrophe, suggesting that economic incentives can influence geopolitical stability. However, India has consistently maintained that its issues with Pakistan are bilateral matters that require direct negotiations, independent of external influence. This assertion by Trump highlights the complex interplay between trade and security, emphasizing the challenges of foreign intervention in regional conflicts, and reveals the need for India to engage with Pakistan through dialogue to achieve a lasting resolution.
