‘I Settled It Through Trade’: Trump Takes Credit for India-Pakistan Ceasefire


May 22, 2025 Komal Das

US President Donald Trump claimed credit for mediating India-Pakistan tensions, citing diplomacy and trade deals as key factors

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Trump announced he "settled" the conflict through US intervention and trade negotiations, preventing further escalation

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He said, "The shooting was getting worse," and linked peace to ongoing trade deals with both India and Pakistan

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On Truth Social, Trump declared a "full and immediate ceasefire" mediated by the US, congratulating both nations for their cooperation

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Indian officials denied US mediation, affirming the ceasefire resulted from bilateral discussions between the DGMOs of India and Pakistan

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MEA stated no trade talks occurred with the US during the conflict, rejecting claims of American influence in peace efforts

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After the Pahalgam terror attack that killed 26 civilians, India launched Operation Sindoor, targeting nine terror sites in Pakistan and PoK

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Trump praised India and Pakistan, calling Modi a "great guy," but India reiterated that peace and military actions are bilateral decisions without foreign involvement

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