Trump Claims 200% Tariffs Forced India-Pak Peace, Preventing Millions Of Potential War Casualties

President Donald Trump revealed how he used economic leverage to prevent a major conflict between India and Pakistan. Amid jets being shot down and tensions escalating, Trump warned both nations that continued fighting would trigger 200% tariffs, effectively halting their trade with the U.S. He personally contacted Prime Minister Modi and Pakistan’s Field Marshal, pushing them toward negotiation. Trump said the leaders were tough but ultimately responsive when faced with massive financial loss. He claimed that this intervention saved an estimated 25 million lives, resolving the crisis in just days. The story highlights how economic pressure can enforce diplomacy, proving that trade and tariffs can play a critical role in averting armed conflicts between nuclear powers.