Trump Is Lying About Using Tariffs and Trade to Stop Indo-Pak War: India MEA Says No Talks Held

May 30, 2025 Komal Das

India denies US claims of tariff talks during ceasefire discussions with Pakistan The Ministry of External Affairs clarifies its stand

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MEA spokesperson Randhir Jaiswal confirmed that tariffs were never discussed From May 7 to May 10, talks with the US focused only on the military situation

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The US claimed tariffs helped broker the ceasefire between India and Pakistan The claim was made on May 23 during a submission to the Court of International Trade

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US Commerce Secretary Howard Lutnick argued that blocking tariffs could threaten regional security The judge rejected the reasoning, blocking the proposed tariffs

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India launched Operation Sindoor on May 7 targeting terror camps in Pakistan The action followed the Pahalgam terror attack, which killed 26 people

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India and Pakistan exchanged fire for three days during Operation Sindoor Hostilities ceased on May 10 after international interventions

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Trump administration claims President Trump "mediated" the ceasefire with threats of cutting off trade India firmly denies these claims, emphasizing no tariff discussions

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Trump's claims were aimed at defending sweeping tariffs in court India reiterated its stand that tariffs had no role in the cessation of hostilities

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