Trump Says He Threatened 200% Tariffs to Stop India-Pakistan Conflict

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Trump Says He Threatened 200% Tariffs to Stop India-Pakistan Conflict

Finance Saathi Team

20/Feb/2026

Donald Trump claimed he halted fighting between India and Pakistan by threatening 200% tariffs.
He said the intervention took place last summer during his second term.
Trump also reiterated that he ended eight wars within his first year back in office.

U.S. President Donald Trump on Thursday (February 19, 2026) reiterated his claim that he prevented a conflict between India and Pakistan from escalating last summer by threatening steep economic penalties.

Speaking at an event hosted by the Board of Peace in Washington, Mr. Trump said he warned both countries that the United States would impose 200% tariffs if they did not stop fighting.

According to Mr. Trump, the tariff threat prompted both sides to de-escalate tensions.

Claim of Ending “Eight Wars”

During his address, Mr. Trump repeated his broader assertion that he had ended eight wars within the first year of his second term in the White House.

While he did not provide specific details of all eight conflicts during the speech, he highlighted the India–Pakistan episode as a key example of his administration’s diplomatic leverage.

Tariff Threat as Diplomatic Tool

Mr. Trump said the warning of a 200% tariff increase was intended as economic pressure to force both nations to reconsider continued hostilities.

India and Pakistan, both nuclear-armed neighbours with a long history of tensions, have experienced periodic military standoffs and cross-border escalations over the years.

The President suggested that trade leverage played a decisive role in calming the situation.

Broader Context

The remarks come amid ongoing discussions about U.S. trade policy and geopolitical strategy during Mr. Trump’s second term.

Trade tariffs have been a recurring feature of his foreign policy approach, often used as both economic and diplomatic instruments.

There has been no immediate official response from New Delhi or Islamabad to the latest remarks.

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