Former U.S. President Donald Trump recently claimed that his economic intervention averted a potential war between India and Pakistan, attributing the de-escalation to a “250% tariff threat.” However, Indian officials have not corroborated this assertion, emphasizing that tensions are managed through established diplomatic channels rather than external pressures. Analysts have criticized Trump’s narrative as an exaggeration, arguing that regional stability is maintained through sustained diplomacy and military restraint. Furthermore, Trump’s informal remarks about Prime Minister Narendra Modi have drawn attention but were largely dismissed by Indian media as trivial. This incident raises questions about the credibility of U.S. involvement in South Asian security and may influence how Indian policymakers perceive American engagement in the region.